Topic: DRINK
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| Date: | 1400-1500 |
| Origin: | broach 'to make a hole in, stab' (14-17 centuries), from broach 'tool for making holes' (14-17 centuries), from French broche; BROOCH |
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broach
[transitive]
[transitive]1 to mention a subject that may be embarrassing or unpleasant or cause an argument : 
I broached the subject of his past.
broach the subject/question/matter etc
I broached the subject of his past.2DFD to open a bottle or barrel containing wine, beer etc
