Dictionary entry

Notch (2)

Webster's Dictionary 1913

Notch, v. t. [imp. & p. p.Notched (nŏcht); p. pr. & vb. n.Notching.] 1. To cut or make notches in; to indent; also, to score by notches; as, to notch a stick.

2. To fit the notch of (an arrow) to the string.

God is all sufferance; here he doth show

No arrow notched, only a stringless bow. Herrick.