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ouch

2 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. 1) ouch (noun)
  2. 2) ouch (interjection)

1ouch

noun \ˈau̇ch\

Definition of OUCH

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

Origin of OUCH

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
First Known Use: 14th century

Rhymes with OUCH

couch, crouch, grouch, pouch, slouch, vouch

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