Obs. rare–1. [a. F. arrachement, f. arracher: see ARACHE.] That which is torn or broken off; a fragment.
1638. Sanderson, 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.
