abroach

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Synonyms: broach

Antonyms: broach

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Verb

1. {{lb|en|transitive|obsolete}} To set abroach; to let out, as liquor; to [[broach]]; to tap.

Adverb

1. {{lb|en|obsolete}} [[broach|Broached]]; in a condition for [[letting]] out or yielding liquor, as a cask which is tapped. {{defdate|First attested from around (1350 to 1470).}}<ref name=SOED>{{R:SOED5|page=8}}</ref>
2. {{lb|en|obsolete}} In a state to be [[diffused]] or [[propagated]]. {{defdate|First attested in the early 16^th century.}}<ref name=SOED/>

Adjective

1. [[tapped|Tapped]]; [[broached]]. {{defdate|First attested from around (1350 to 1470).}}<ref name=SOED/>
2. [[astir|Astir]]; moving about. {{defdate|First attested in the early 16^th century.}}<ref name=SOED/>

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