Gatchwork

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    Decorative work made from gatch. uncountable

    "We went into queer untidy courtyards and rooms that had once belonged to the rich, for there were remains of fine windows, carved stucco panels and recesses with delicate gatchwork."

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"We went into queer untidy courtyards and rooms that had once belonged to the rich, for there were remains of fine windows, carved stucco panels and recesses with delicate gatchwork."

Etymology

From gatch + work.

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