cratch

noun

1
archaic : manger
2
: a crib or rack especially for fodder
also : frame

Word History

Etymology

Middle English cracche, from Anglo-French creche manger — more at crèche

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of cratch was in the 13th century

Dictionary Entries Near cratch

Cite this Entry

“Cratch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cratch. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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