swatch

Значение (Английский)

Noun

1. A piece, pattern, or sample, generally of cloth or a similar material.
2. A selection of such samples bound together.
3. (figuratively) A clump or portion of something.
4. (figuratively) A demonstration, an example, a proof.
5. (Northern-England, obsolete) A tag or other small object attached to another item as a means of identifying its owner; a tally; specifically the counterfoil of a tally.

Verb

To create a swatch, especially a sample of knitted fabric.

Синонимы

sample

fragment

patch

rag

scrap

specimen

example

measure of location

Переводы

amostra

δείγμα

échantillon

عينة

Muster

Warenprobe

mostral

Warenmuster

δείγμα υφάσματος

mostrari

échantillonnons

échantillonnent

échantillonnez

swatch group

عينات الألوان

Произносится как (IPA)

/swɒtʃ/

Этимология (Английский)

Родственно шотландский: swach

Родственно английский: swath

Родственно староанглийский: swæcc

In summary

From earlier Northern England dialectal swache (“the counterfoil or counterstock of a tally”) (1512); further etymology unknown. Cognate with Scots swach, swatch. Compare English swath, swathe. Compare also Old English swæcc (“taste; flavour; odour; fragrance”).