pilch

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A gown or case of skin, or one trimmed or lined with fur.
  2. A covering put over an infant's diaper to prevent outer clothes from getting wet.

Pronunciation

/pɪlt͡ʃ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-pilch.wav

Word forms

pilch pilches

Etymology

From Middle English pilche, from Old English pylċe, pyleċe, from Late Latin pellicia. A doublet of pelisse; also see pelt (“skin”).

Derived words

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