PILCH

Etymology

Noun

pilch (plural pilches)

(obsolete) A gown or case of skin, or one trimmed or lined with fur.

(archaic) a covering put over an infant's diaper to prevent outer clothes from getting wet

Source: Wiktionary


Pilch, n. Etym: [AS. pylce, pylece, LL. pellicia. See Pelisse, and Pelt skin.]

Definition: A gown or case of skin, or one trimmed or lined with fur. [Obs.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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