abroach

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Definition of abroach in English English dictionary

To set abroach; to let out, as liquor; to broach; to tap

Broached; in a condition for letting out or yielding liquor, as a cask which is tapped

Hence: in a state to be diffused or propagated; afoot; astir

{a} in readiness to run or come out

of a cask or barrel; "the cask was set abroach"

of a cask or barrel; "the cask was set abroach

{s} opened or tapped (such as a faucet)

Hyphenation

a·broach

Etymology

() From Old English abrochen, Old French abrochier. Prefix a- + broach. See broach.