† ˌcounter-ˈhatch, v. Obs.
[ad. F. contre-hacher (17th c. in Hatzfeld): cf. counter- 7 + hatch v.]
To cross-hatch.
| 1662 Evelyn Chalcogr. 110 Thwarted (if you will counter⁓hatch) at equal and uniform intervals. 1727–51 Chambers Cycl. s.v. Hatching, Hatching in pale, counter-hatched in fess, signifies sable or black. |
Hence † ˈcounter-hatch n., † -hatching vbl. n.
| 1662 Evelyn Chalcogr. 126 Of Counter-Hatches. Ibid. The counter-hatchings also, coming tenderly off, and well conducted..render..an admirable..effect. |