- abroach
- 1. adv книжн. в открытом или откупоренном состоянии
to set abroach — откупоривать
2. adv книжн. в движении; в возбужденииto set mischiefs abroach — вызвать волнения
English-Russian base dictionary . 2014.
to set abroach — откупоривать
to set mischiefs abroach — вызвать волнения
English-Russian base dictionary . 2014.
Abroach — A*broach , adv. [Pref. a + broach.] 1. Broached; in a condition for letting out or yielding liquor, as a cask which is tapped. [1913 Webster] Hogsheads of ale were set abroach. Sir W. Scott. [1913 Webster] 2. Hence: In a state to be diffused or… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Abroach — A*broach , v. t. [OE. abrochen, OF. abrochier. See {Broach}.] To set abroach; to let out, as liquor; to broach; to tap. [Obs.] Chaucer. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
abroach — [ə brōch′] adv., adj. [ME abroche < a , on + broche, skewer, spit: see BROACH] 1. opened so that the liquid contents can come out; broached 2. in motion; astir … English World dictionary
abroach — adverb or adjective Date: 14th century 1. archaic in a condition for letting out a liquid (as wine) 2. archaic in action or agitation ; astir < mischiefs that I set abroach Shakespeare > … New Collegiate Dictionary
abroach — /euh brohch /, adv., adj. 1. opened or tapped so that the contents can flow out; broached: The cask was set abroach. 2. astir; in circulation. [1350 1400; ME abroche. See A 1, BROACH] * * * … Universalium
abroach — a•broach [[t]əˈbroʊtʃ[/t]] adv. adj. 1) opened or tapped so that the contents can flow out; broached: The cask was set abroach[/ex] 2) astir; in circulation • Etymology: 1350–1400 … From formal English to slang
abroach — adjective of a cask or barrel the cask was set abroach • Syn: ↑broached • Similar to: ↑tapped … Useful english dictionary
abroach — adverb a) Broached; in a condition for letting out or yielding liquor, as a cask which is tapped. b) Hence: in a state to be diffused or propagated; afoot; astir … Wiktionary
abroach — (Roget s 3 Superthesaurus) a. opened, broached, let out … English dictionary for students
abroach — É™ brəʊtʃ adj. opened or tapped (such as a faucet) … English contemporary dictionary
abroach — ad. 1. Broached, tapped, on tap, flowing, aflow, running. 2. A going, diffused, diffusive … New dictionary of synonyms