interj.
Pronunciation: ' au ̇ ch
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, alteration (fr. misdivision of a nouche ) of nouche, from Anglo-French nusche, nouche, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German nusca clasp
Date: 14th century
1 obsolete : CLASP , BROOCH
2 a : a setting for a precious stone b : JEWEL , ORNAMENT especially : a buckle or brooch set with precious stones