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Webster's 1828 Dictionary

OUCH, n.
1. A bezil or socket in which a precious stone or seal is set. Exodus 39.
2. The blow given by a boar's tusk.

Merriam Webster's

I. noun Etymology: Middle English, alteration (from misdivision of a nouche) of nouche, from Anglo-French nusche, nouche, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German nusca clasp Date: 14th century 1. obsolete clasp, brooch 2. a. a setting for a precious stone b. jewel, ornament; especially a buckle or brooch set with precious stones II. interjection Etymology: origin unknown Date: 1838 — used especially to express sudden pain

Oxford Reference Dictionary

int. expressing pain or annoyance. Etymology: imit.: cf. G autsch

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

Ouch Ouch (ouch), n. [OE. ouch, nouche (a nouch being taken for an ouch: cf. Adder), fr. OF. nusche, nosche, nousche, buckle, clasp, LL. nusca, fr. OHG. nusca, nuscha.] A socket or bezel holding a precious stone; hence, a jewel or ornament worn on the person. A precious stone in a rich ouche. --Sir T. Elyot. Your brooches, pearls, and ouches. --Shak.

Collin's Cobuild Dictionary

'Ouch!' is used in writing to represent the noise that people make when they suddenly feel pain. She was barefoot and stones dug into her feet. 'Ouch, ouch,' she cried. EXCLAM