E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
Hatchet.
[Greek axin, Latin ascia, Italian accetta, French hachette, our hatchet and axe.)
1
To bury the hatchet. (See BURY.)
2
To throw the hatchet. To tell false-hoods. In allusion to an ancient game where hatchets were thrown at a mark, like quoits. It means the same as drawing the long-bow (q.v.).
, Latin ascia, Italian accetta, French hachette, our hatchet and axe.)
