Associations to the word «Abroach» - Word Associations Network

Noun

ABROACH, verb. (transitive) (obsolete) 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. [First attested from around (1350 to 1470).]

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

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

ABROACH, adjective. Astir; moving about. [First attested in the early 16th century.]

ABROACH, adjective. Of a cask or barrel; "the cask was set abroach".

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