n. [ F. escache. ] A kind of bit for the bridle of a horse; -- called also scatchmouth. Bailey. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. pl. [ OF. eschaces, F. échasses, fr. D. schaats a high-heeled shoe, a skate. See Skate, for the foot. ] Stilts. [ Prov. Eng. ] [ 1913 Webster ]