Definitions for abroachəˈbroʊtʃ
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
a•broachəˈbroʊtʃ(adv.; adj.)
opened or tapped so that the contents can flow out; broached:
The cask was set abroach.
astir; in circulation.
Origin of abroach:
1350–1400
Princeton's WordNet
abroach, broached(adj)
of a cask or barrel
"the cask was set abroach"
Wiktionary
abroach(Verb)
To set abroach; to let out, as liquor; to broach; to tap.
abroach(Adverb)
Broached; in a condition for letting out or yielding liquor, as a cask which is tapped.
abroach(Adverb)
Hence: in a state to be diffused or propagated; afoot; astir.
abroach(Adjective)
Tapped; broached
abroach(Adjective)
Astir; moving about
Webster Dictionary
Abroach(verb)
to set abroach; to let out, as liquor; to broach; to tap
Abroach(adverb)
broached; in a condition for letting out or yielding liquor, as a cask which is tapped
Abroach(adverb)
hence: In a state to be diffused or propagated; afoot; astir
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