v. & n.
--v.tr.
1. raise (a subject) for discussion.
2 pierce (a cask) to draw liquor.
3 open and start using contents of (a box, bale, bottle, etc.).
4 begin drawing (liquor).
--n.
1. a bit for boring.
2 a roasting-spit.
Phrases and idioms:
broach spire an octagonal church spire rising from a square tower without a parapet.
Etymology: ME f. OF broche (n.), brocher (v.) ult. f. L brocc(h)us projecting