† aˈrrachement Obs. rare—1.
[a. F. arrachement, f. arracher: see arache.]
That which is torn or broken off; a fragment.
| 1638 Sanderson 21 Serm. Ad. Aul. vii. (1673) 99 These precious Souls of ours, the very exhalations and arrachements (if I may so speak) of the breath of God. |