a·broach ( -br ch )adj. 1. Opened or positioned so that a liquid, such as wine, can be let out. 2. In a state of action; astir. [Middle English abroche : a-, on, in; see a-2 + broche, a pointed object, spigot; see broach1.] |
abroach [əˈbrəʊtʃ]
adj
(postpositive) (of a cask, barrel, etc.) tapped; broached
[from Old French abrochier from a- to + brochier to broach1]
abroach - of a cask or barrel; "the cask was set abroach"How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content.
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