Gatch

Gatch
Recorded in a number of spellings including Gatch, Getch, Gotch, Goach, Goacher, Godsir, Goucher, Gutcher, and probably others, this interesting surname is a nickname taken from a medieval phrase of welcome. It can be either English or Scottish, the derivation being from in England "gode chere", from the Old English "god" meaning good, and the Old French "chier", meaning face, to transalte as "Goodface", although the actual phrase was "Good cheer". The alternative is the pre-medieval Scottish "gudsyr or gudschir", and pronounced "gutscher". Whether found in England or Scotland, the term was generally taken to mean "grandfather". Early examples of the surname recording taken from authentic rolls and registers of the medieval period include: Thomas Goudsyre in the register known as the "Calendar of Plea and Memoranda" for the city of London in 1384, William Goacher, a christening witness at the church of St. Martin in the Fields, Westminster, on November 16th 1680, James Gotch, who married Mary Fenwick, at St James church, Dukes Place, london, on September 27th 1692, and Thomas Gatch, who was christened at St Dunstans in the East, Stepney, on May 11th 1701. The first recorded spelling of the family name is believed to be that of Willelmus Godechere. This was dated 1343, in the "Exchequer Rolls" of Scotland, during the reign of King David 11 of Scotland, 1329 - 1371. Surnames became necessary when governments introduced personal taxation. In England this was sometimes known as Poll Tax. Throughout the centuries, surnames in every country have continued to "develop" often leading to astonishing variants of the original spelling.

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  • Gatch — (g[a^]ch), n. [Per. gach mortar.] Plaster as used in Persian architecture and decorative art. {Gatch decoration}, decoration in plaster often producing design of great beauty. {Gatch work}, work in which gatch is employed; also, articles of gatch …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • gatch — Everyday English Slang in Ireland n an unusual way of walking e.g. look at the gatch on him …   English dialects glossary

  • Gatch — n. family name; Willis D. Gatch (1878 1961), United States surgeon …   English contemporary dictionary

  • Gatch decoration — Gatch Gatch (g[a^]ch), n. [Per. gach mortar.] Plaster as used in Persian architecture and decorative art. {Gatch decoration}, decoration in plaster often producing design of great beauty. {Gatch work}, work in which gatch is employed; also,… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Gatch work — Gatch Gatch (g[a^]ch), n. [Per. gach mortar.] Plaster as used in Persian architecture and decorative art. {Gatch decoration}, decoration in plaster often producing design of great beauty. {Gatch work}, work in which gatch is employed; also,… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Gatch bed — gach n HOSPITAL BED Gatch Willis Dew (1878 1954) American surgeon. Gatch did research in experimental and clinical surgery, shock occurring during or after a surgical operation, burns, and diseases of the biliary passages. He introduced his… …   Medical dictionary

  • gatch bed — ˈgach noun Usage: usually capitalized G Etymology: after Willis D. Gatch b1878 American surgeon : hospital bed …   Useful english dictionary

  • gatch — noun A form of plaster of Paris formerly used in Persia …   Wiktionary

  • Gatch — Willis D., U.S. surgeon, 1878–1961. See G. bed …   Medical dictionary

  • gatch — ˈgach, ˈgäch noun ( es) Etymology: Persian gach, from Middle Persian : a plaster used especially in Persian architectural ornamentation …   Useful english dictionary

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