HATCHET


Meaning of HATCHET in English

hatch ‧ et /ˈhætʃət, ˈhætʃɪt/ BrE AmE noun [countable]

[ Date: 1300-1400 ; Language: French ; Origin: hachette , from hache 'ax' ]

a small ↑ axe with a short handle

⇨ bury the hatchet at ↑ bury (9)

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