Hatchet

hach′et, n. a small axe used by one hand.— adjs. Hatch′et-faced , having a thin, sharp-featured face; Hatch′ety , like a hatchet.— Bury the hatchet , to put an end to war, from the habit of the North American Indians. [Fr. hachette , hacher , to chop.] IMG:c253_x_Chambers_1908_Hatchment.png_utm_source_en.wiki source.org_utm_campaign_parser_utm_content_thumbnail:Chambers_1908_Hatchment.png-250px-Chambers_1908_Hatchment.png?utm_source=en.wiki source.org _campaign=parser _content=thumbnail