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Definition of thatcher

thatcher

/ˈθætʃ.ər/
thatch · er
Plural:thatchers
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• noun

1

A craftsperson who builds or repairs roofs using dry vegetation such as straw, water reed, sedge, or rushes.

Example

"The village hired a master thatcher to restore the historic cottage's weathered straw roof."

2

A mechanical garden implement or attachment used to remove dead grass, moss, and organic debris from a lawn.

Example

"Running a power thatcher across the yard in early spring helps aerate the soil and promote healthy grass growth."

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thataway
thatch
thatcher
thatching
thaw
the

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English thacchere, derived from the verb thatch (from Old English þeccan, meaning 'to cover') combined with the agentive suffix -er. Historically, it became a common occupational surname across England for skilled roofers who worked with straw and reed.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Thatcher. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/thatcher
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