v. Obs. For forms see BREAK. [OE. a-brecan f. A- pref. 1 + brecan to break.]
1. trans. To break in pieces.
1205. Layamon, 25929. Nu hafeð be [? he] mine ban alle; ladliche a-brokene.
2. intr. To break forth, burst out.
1205. Layamon, 722. Ich am mid ærmðen abroken vt of þon benden.
c. 1320. Arthour and Merlin, 7903. And gif we may owhai abreke Fle we hem with gret reke.
