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notch

1. notch \'na:ch\ \'na:cht\ n [perh. alter. (fr. incorrect division of an 
   otch) of (assumed) otch], fr. MF oche 1a: a V-shaped indentation  1b: a 
   slit made to serve as a record  2: a deep close pass : GAP  3: DEGREE, STEP 
    - notched aj
2. notch vt 1: to cut or make a notch in  2a: to mark or record by a notch  
   2b: SCORE, ACHIEVE