thatcher

¹

[ thach-er ]

noun

1. a person who thatches.
2. a rake or other tool designed to remove thatch from a lawn.

Thatcher

²

[ thach-er ]

noun

1. Margaret (Hilda), 1925–2013, British political leader: prime minister 1979–90.

Thatcher

/ ˈθætʃə /

noun

1. ThatcherMargaret (Hilda), Baroness19252013FBritishPOLITICS: stateswomanPOLITICS: prime minister Margaret ( Hilda ), Baroness (née Roberts ). 1925–2013, British stateswoman; leader of the Conservative Party (1975–90); prime minister (1979–90)

Word History and Origins

Origin of thatcher¹

1400–50; late Middle English. See thatch, -er ¹

Example Sentences

Mr Edwards then set about researching thatchers from that time period, and said his research suggested the man pictured was Lot Long, who died in 1893.

From BBC

A trainee thatcher has spoken of his desire to preserve his "art form" into future centuries.

From BBC

Mr Borrill, who is also a thatcher, said "someone out there knows what happened".

From BBC

Theresa May completely channelled thatcher with that 'remind him of anybody' jibe.

From BBC

They include a British spy named Marsh Felon, who worked as a roof thatcher as a boy.

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