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ratch
CIDE DICTIONARY
ratch, n.
Same as Rotche. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
ratch, n.
1 a ratchet.
2 a ratchet-wheel.
1 a ratchet.
2 a ratchet-wheel.
Etymology
perh. f. G Ratsche: cf. RATCHET
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