abroach

[ uh-brohch ]

adverb

1. opened or tapped so that the contents can flow out; broached:

   The cask was set abroach.

2. astir; in circulation.

abroach

/ əˈbrəʊtʃ /

adjective

1. postpositive (of a cask, barrel, etc) tapped; broached

Word History and Origins

Origin of abroach¹

First recorded in 1350–1400, abroach is from the Middle English word abroche. See a- ¹, broach

Word History and Origins

Origin of abroach¹

C14: from Old French abrochier from a- to + brochier to broach ¹

Example Sentences

Thus he spends his age till the tap of it is run out, and then a fresh one is set abroach.

From Project Gutenberg

Therefore, be sure, and get him amongst us at supper, and set the barrel abroach.

From Project Gutenberg