abroach
Americanadverb
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opened or tapped so that the contents can flow out; broached.
The cask was set abroach.
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astir; in circulation.
adjective
Etymology
Origin of abroach
First recorded in 1350–1400, abroach is from the Middle English word abroche. See a- 1, broach
Example Sentences
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Be chosen with proclamations to-day, To-morrow yield up rule, resign my life, And set abroach new business for you all?
From The Tragedy of Titus Andronicus by Shakespeare, William
The secret Mischeefes that I set abroach, I lay vnto the greeuous charge of others.
From Richard III by Shakespeare, William
Because When I came thence, a quarrel was abroach 179 Among them.
From The Comedies of Terence by Colman, George
Great barrels of ale, the product of malt contributed by the parishioners according to their several abilities, were set abroach in the north aisle of the church, and their contents sold to the public.
From A Cotswold Village by Gibbs, J. Arthur
Hast thou no friend to set thy mind abroach?
From Young's Night Thoughts With Life, Critical Dissertation and Explanatory Notes by Young, Edward
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