What does pilch mean?
Pilch means (obsolete) A gown or case of skin, or one trimmed or lined with fur..
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/pɪlt͡ʃ/ · noun
(obsolete) A gown or case of skin, or one trimmed or lined with fur..
will you pluck your sword out of his pilches?
It used to be the fashion to put a second thick covering or "pilch" over the napkin to keep the outer clothes from wet; but this is by no means healthy, as it over-heats this part of the body, and is often a mere excuse for neglecting the frequent changes that should be made, so that the skin is apt to become sodden, and subsequently sore, from damp heat.
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Pilch means (obsolete) A gown or case of skin, or one trimmed or lined with fur..
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will you pluck your sword out of his pilches?
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