·adv Hence: In a state to be diffused or propagated; afoot; astir.
II. Abroach ·adv Broached; in a condition for letting out or yielding liquor, as a cask which is tapped.
III. Abroach ·vt To set abroach; to let out, as liquor; to Broach; to Tap.
On tap, in use; spoken of barrels of beer or other liquors. ...
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