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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The last cask of water was abroach on the very day the Hawk reached Saint John’s.
From True Blue by Kingston, William Henry Giles
Lo here the end of lawless treachery, Of usurpation and ambitious pride; And they that for their private amours dare Turmoil our land, and set their broils abroach, Let them be warned by these premises.
From Locrine/Mucedorus by Shakespeare (spurious and doubtful works)
To set abroach; to let out, as liquor; to broach; to tap.
From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary by Webster, Noah
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
Nay, the rest Is very sad—and to recall it sets My sorrow fresh abroach.
From Don Carlos by Schiller, Friedrich
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