Thatch, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Thatched (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Thatching.]
[From Thatch, n.: cf. OE. thecchen, AS. &?;eccean to cover.] To cover
with, or with a roof of, straw, reeds, or some similar substance; as,
to thatch a roof, a stable, or a stack of grain.
Thatch"er (?), n. One who thatches.
Thatch"ing, n. 1. The act or art of covering buildings with thatch; so
as to keep out rain, snow, etc.