† aˈrrachementObs.rare—1. [a. F. arrachement, f.arracher: see arache.] That which is torn or broken off; a fragment. 1638Sanderson 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.