Tulchan
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Tulchan is a noun meaning (obsolete) A calfskin stuffed with straw and given to a cow, as if living, to induce her to give milk.
Meaning
(obsolete) A calfskin stuffed with straw and given to a cow, as if living, to induce her to give milk.
More Meanings
- (historical, derogatory) A man appointed as a bishop in Scotland after the Reformation, who was a bishop in name only and whose revenue was drawn by his patron.
Word Forms
- tulchans
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include khurli, cowskin, elder, calver, calf, tascal.
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