pilch

[ pilch ]

noun

1. an infant's wrapper worn over a diaper.

pilch

/ pɪltʃ /

noun

1. an outer garment, originally one made of skin
2. an infant's outer wrapping, worn over the napkin

Word History and Origins

Origin of pilch¹

before 1000; Middle English pilche a kind of outer garment, Old English pylece < Medieval Latin pellicia a furred garment, Latin pellicea, feminine of pelliceus of skins, hides, derivative of pellis a skin

Word History and Origins

Origin of pilch¹

C17: from Old English pylce a garment made of skin and fur, from Late Latin pellicia, from Latin pellis fur

Example Sentences

“Is it true that we are behind the times in terms of housing?” asked Nick Pilch, 63, who serves on the executive committee of the club’s San Francisco Bay chapter.

From Los Angeles Times

If shifting the club’s priorities alienates some older members who happen to be among the club’s important donors, it would be justified, Pilch said.

From Los Angeles Times

The court was told the two later got a taxi to a flat on Pilch Lane in Huyton, which is alleged to be the "centre of operations" for the murder plot.

From BBC

Grace Pilch, an 18-year-old freshman who lives in a dorm at Pennsylvania State University, said she needs to get at least eight hours of sleep to function in class and during workouts at the gym.

From Washington Post

“I can always tell if I didn’t get enough sleep,” Pilch said.

From Washington Post