ratch

Definitions


[], (Noun)

Definitions:
- A (usually white) line or streak down the face of a horse.


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Origin:
mid 16th century. Origin unknown. Perhaps compare earlier race and later rake, reach, although it is difficult to reconcile the forms


[], (Verb)

Definitions:
- To search or forage for something; to ferret around; to root or ramble about.

- To search (a place) thoroughly, to ransack; to ferret (a thing) out.


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Origin:
early 19th century. From ratch, variant of rache




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