HATCHET


Meaning of HATCHET in English

■ noun a small axe with a short handle for use in one hand.

Phrases

bury the ~ end a quarrel or conflict. [with allusion to an American Indian custom.]

Origin

ME: from OFr. hachette , dimin. of hache 'axe'.

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