The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Thatch \Thatch\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Thatched; p. pr. & vb. n.
   Thatching.] [From Thatch, n.: cf. OE. thecchen, AS.
   ?eccean to cover.]
   To cover with, or with a roof of, straw, reeds, or some
   similar substance; as, to thatch a roof, a stable, or a stack
   of grain.
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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Thatching \Thatch"ing\, n.
   1. The act or art of covering buildings with thatch; so as to
      keep out rain, snow, etc.
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   2. The materials used for this purpose; thatch.
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