I. ˈtash noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English teche, tache, from Middle French, stain, spot, of Germanic origin; akin to Old Saxon tēkan sign — more at token
chiefly Scotland : stain , blemish
II. transitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: Middle English tassen, tatchen, from Middle French tacher, from Old French techier, tachier, from teche, tache stain, spot
chiefly Scotland : to stain, blemish, or tarnish especially with respect to character and reputation
III. ˈtach noun
also tach “
( plural taches )
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French tache nail, fastening, of Germanic origin; akin to Middle Dutch tac pointed instrument, sharp point — more at tack
: buckle , clasp
couple the curtains together with the taches — Exod 26:6 (Authorized Version)