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An Etymological Dictionary of the German Language/Hach

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An Etymological Dictionary of the German Language, H (1891)
by Friedrich Kluge, translated by John Francis Davis
Hach
Friedrich Kluge2507236An Etymological Dictionary of the German Language, H — Hach1891John Francis Davis

Hach, m., ‘fellow,’ from MidHG. hache, m., ‘fellow, churl’; allied to MidHG. hę̂chel, f., ‘artful woman, match-maker.’ The derivation is not clear, since cognate terms in OTeut. are wanting.