ABROACH (2)

A‐broach″, adv. [[Pref. a- + broach.]] 1. 1. Broached; in a condition for letting out or yielding liquor, as a cask which is tapped.
Hogsheads of ale were set abroach. Sir W. Scott. 2. 2. Hence: In a state to be diffused or propagated; afoot; astir. “Mischiefs that I set abroach.” Shak.