KETCHES

Noun

ketches

plural of ketch

Source: Wiktionary


KETCH

Ketch, n. Etym: [Prob. corrupted fr. Turk. qaiq : cf. F. caiche. Cf. Caïque.] (Naut.)

Definition: An almost obsolete form of vessel, with a mainmast and a mizzenmast, -- usually from one hundred to two hundred and fifty tons burden. Bomb ketch. See under Bomb.

Ketch, n.

Definition: A hangman. See Jack Ketch.

Ketch, v. t. Etym: [See Catch.]

Definition: To catch. [Now obs. in spelling, and colloq. in pronunciation.] To ketch him at a vantage in his snares. Spenser.

KETCH

Ketch, n. Etym: [Prob. corrupted fr. Turk. qaiq : cf. F. caiche. Cf. Caïque.] (Naut.)

Definition: An almost obsolete form of vessel, with a mainmast and a mizzenmast, -- usually from one hundred to two hundred and fifty tons burden. Bomb ketch. See under Bomb.

Ketch, n.

Definition: A hangman. See Jack Ketch.

Ketch, v. t. Etym: [See Catch.]

Definition: To catch. [Now obs. in spelling, and colloq. in pronunciation.] To ketch him at a vantage in his snares. Spenser.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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