Hatched

Hatched
Hatch Hatch (h[a^]ch), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Hatched} (h[a^]cht); p. pr. & vb. n. {Hatching}.] [F. hacher to chop, hack. See {Hash}.] 1. To cross with lines in a peculiar manner in drawing and engraving. See {Hatching}. [1913 Webster]

Shall win this sword, silvered and hatched. --Chapman. [1913 Webster]

Those hatching strokes of the pencil. --Dryden. [1913 Webster]

2. To cross; to spot; to stain; to steep. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]

His weapon hatched in blood. --Beau. & Fl. [1913 Webster]


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