[swɒtʃ], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a small sample of fabric intended to demonstrate the look of a larger piece
(e.g: colour swatches)


Phrases:

Origin:
early 16th century (originally Scots and northern English, denoting the counterfoil of a tally, and later a tally fixed to a piece of cloth before dyeing): of unknown origin

[swɒtʃ], (Verb)

Definitions:
- apply a sample of (paint, makeup, etc.) to a surface or one's skin to test or demonstrate the colour
(e.g: I got the polishes yesterday, and I've swatched them all)


Phrases:

Origin:
early 16th century (originally Scots and northern English, denoting the counterfoil of a tally, and later a tally fixed to a piece of cloth before dyeing): of unknown origin