abroach

The story

1. Old French · derived fromabroche“to spigot”
2. Middle English · inherited fromabroche
3. English todayabroach

From Middle English abroche, from Norman, from Old French abroche (“to spigot”). Equivalent to a- + broach.

First known use, by meaning

• First attested from around (1350 to 1470). Broached; in a condition for letting out or yielding liquor, as a cask which is tapped.
• First attested in the early 16ᵗʰ century. In a state to be diffused or propagated.
• First attested from around (1350 to 1470). Tapped; broached.
• First attested in the early 16ᵗʰ century. Astir; moving about.