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▪ I. roaching, vbl. n.1|ˈrəʊtʃɪŋ|
[f. roach n.1]
Fishing for roach.
1887Sporting Life 22 June 2/6 Roaching and Poaching, and other matters. 1896Daily News 20 Oct. 9/1 The river, as regards colour, was all that could be desired for roaching.
▪ II. roaching, vbl. n.2 U.S.
[f. roach v. + -ing1.]
The action of brushing or cutting the hair in a roach. Also, the process or fact of this.
a1883G. W. Bagby Sel. Misc. Writings (1885) II. 27 You see it [sc. his individuality] in the tie of his cravat, the cut of his coat,..the roaching of his hair. 1903N.Y. Even. Post 24 Oct. (Saturday Suppl.) 2/1 When brought to market he [sc. the mule] undergoes the process of ‘roaching’, which consists of removing all the hair of poor quality and scanty growth. |