Abroach Definition

ə-brōch

adjective

Opened or positioned so that a liquid, such as wine, can be let out.

American Heritage

In a state of action; astir.

American Heritage

Tapped; broached. [First attested from around (1350 to 1470).]

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Astir; moving about. [First attested in the early 16^th century.]

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Synonyms:

adverb

Opened so that the liquid contents can come out; broached.

Webster's New World

In motion; astir.

Webster's New World

Broached; in a condition for letting out or yielding liquor, as a cask which is tapped. [First attested from around (1350 to 1470).]

Wiktionary

In a state to be diffused or propagated; afoot; astir. [First attested in the early 16^th century.]

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verb

(obsolete) To set abroach; to let out, as liquor; to broach; to tap.

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Origin of Abroach

Middle English abroche a- on, in a–² broche a pointed object, spigot broach¹

From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
From Middle English abroche, from Guernésiais, from Old French abroche (“to spigot”). Equivalent to a- +‎ broach.

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