hatchel
hatch·el
hatchel · hatchels
A comb used to separate flax fibersA comb used to separate flax fibers.
/ˈhæt͡ʃəl/
Meaning
1 sensesA comb used to separate flax fibers.
a comb for separating flax fibers
Origin
From Middle English hechele, of West Germanic origin, related to the root of hook. DoubletFrom Middle English hechele, of West Germanic origin, related to the root of hook. Doublet of hackle and heckle.
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