abroach
|a-broach|
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/əˈbroʊtʃ/
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/əˈbrəʊtʃ/
opened or tapped
Etymology
Etymology Information
'abroach' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'abroche', where 'a-' meant 'on' and 'broche' meant 'spike' or 'tap'.
Historical Evolution
'abroche' transformed into the modern English word 'abroach'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to pierce or tap a cask', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'opened or tapped'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
in a state of being opened or tapped, especially in reference to a cask of liquor.
The wine cask was set abroach for the celebration.
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Last updated: 2025/04/06 08:21