hatch, match and despatch

English

Etymology

hatch suggests birth, as in the hatching of an egg; match suggests marriage, as in the matching of bride and groom; and despatch suggests death.

Noun

hatch, match and despatch (uncountable)

  1. (humorous, nickname) The Office of Births, Marriages and Deaths.

Adjective

hatch, match and despatch (not comparable)

  1. Attending church only very infrequently, as for baptism, marriage, and funeral.
    He is a hatch, match and despatch Catholic [or Baptist, etc.].
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