Main Entry: ¹ouch

Pronunciation: \ˈau̇ch\

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English, alteration (from misdivision of a nouche) of nouche, from Anglo-French nusche, nouche, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German nusca clasp

Date: 14th century

1 obsolete : clasp, brooch
2 a : a setting for a precious stone b : jewel, ornament; especially : a buckle or brooch set with precious stones