English word abroad comes from Middle English (1100-1500) a-, Middle English (1100-1500) brood (Broad.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| a- | Middle English (1100-1500) (enm) | |
| brood | Middle English (1100-1500) (enm) | Broad. |
| abrood | Middle English (1100-1500) (enm) | |
| abroad | English (en) | (rare) Countries or lands abroad. [First attested in the mid 19th century.] Throughout, over. (dated) At large; widely; broadly; over a wide space. [First attested from around (1150 to 1350.)]. (dated) Before the public at large; throughout society or the world; here and there; moving without restriction. [First attested in the late 15th century.]. (sports) Played elsewhere than one's home [...] |