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Definition of hatcher in English: hatchernoun ˈhatʃə 1A person who facilitates or looks after the hatching of eggs; specifically a poultry breeder. 2A device in which eggs are hatched artificially, especially for commercial purposes; an incubator. 3Figurative. A person who contrives or devises a plot, scheme, etc., especially clandestinely. Also (rarely): a place where such plots are contrived. Chiefly with of.
Origin Mid 16th century; earliest use found in Roger Hutchinson (d. 1555), religious writer. From hatch + -er. Definition of hatcher in US English: hatchernounˈhatʃə 1A person who facilitates or looks after the hatching of eggs; specifically a poultry breeder. 2A device in which eggs are hatched artificially, especially for commercial purposes; an incubator. 3Figurative. A person who contrives or devises a plot, scheme, etc., especially clandestinely. Also (rarely): a place where such plots are contrived. Chiefly with of.
Origin Mid 16th century; earliest use found in Roger Hutchinson (d. 1555), religious writer. From hatch + -er. |