HATCHET


Meaning of HATCHET in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' ha-ch ə t

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English hachet, from Anglo-French hachette, diminutive of hache battle-ax ― more at HASH

Date: 14th century

1 : a short-handled ax often with a hammerhead to be used with one hand

2 : TOMAHAWK

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