v. Obs. [ad. F. contrehacher (17th c. in Hatzfeld): cf. COUNTER- 7 + HATCH v.] To CROSS-HATCH.
1662. Evelyn, Chalcogr., 110. Thwarted (if you will counter-hatch) at equal and uniform intervals.
1727–51. Chambers, Cycl., s.v. Hatching, Hatching in pale, counter-hatched in fess, signifies sable or black.
Hence † Counter-hatch sb., † -hatching vbl. sb.
1662. Evelyn, Chalcogr., 126. Of Counter-Hatches. Ibid. The counter-hatchings also, coming tenderly off, and well conducted … render … an admirable … effect.
