{Gatch decoration}, decoration in plaster often producing
design of great beauty.
{Gatch work}, work in which gatch is employed; also, articles of gatch ornamentation collectively. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
Gatch — Recorded in a number of spellings including Gatch, Getch, Gotch, Goach, Goacher, Godsir, Goucher, Gutcher, and probably others, this interesting surname is a nickname taken from a medieval phrase of welcome. It can be either English or Scottish,… … Surnames reference
gatch — Everyday English Slang in Ireland n an unusual way of walking e.g. look at the gatch on him … English dialects glossary
Gatch — n. family name; Willis D. Gatch (1878 1961), United States surgeon … English contemporary dictionary
Gatch decoration — Gatch Gatch (g[a^]ch), n. [Per. gach mortar.] Plaster as used in Persian architecture and decorative art. {Gatch decoration}, decoration in plaster often producing design of great beauty. {Gatch work}, work in which gatch is employed; also,… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Gatch work — Gatch Gatch (g[a^]ch), n. [Per. gach mortar.] Plaster as used in Persian architecture and decorative art. {Gatch decoration}, decoration in plaster often producing design of great beauty. {Gatch work}, work in which gatch is employed; also,… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Gatch bed — gach n HOSPITAL BED Gatch Willis Dew (1878 1954) American surgeon. Gatch did research in experimental and clinical surgery, shock occurring during or after a surgical operation, burns, and diseases of the biliary passages. He introduced his… … Medical dictionary
gatch bed — ˈgach noun Usage: usually capitalized G Etymology: after Willis D. Gatch b1878 American surgeon : hospital bed … Useful english dictionary
gatch — noun A form of plaster of Paris formerly used in Persia … Wiktionary
Gatch — Willis D., U.S. surgeon, 1878–1961. See G. bed … Medical dictionary
gatch — ˈgach, ˈgäch noun ( es) Etymology: Persian gach, from Middle Persian : a plaster used especially in Persian architectural ornamentation … Useful english dictionary
