pilch

American  

[pilch] / pɪltʃ /

noun

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

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pilch British  

/ pɪltʃ /

noun

1. an outer garment, originally one made of skin

2. an infant's outer wrapping, worn over the napkin

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Etymology

Origin of pilch

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

Example Sentences

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

“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

Pilch, who’s majoring in graphic design, said she cares more about getting enough sleep in college than she did in high school because “the classes are expensive,” and she wants to do well.

From Washington Post

Pilch said she has around a 3.8 GPA so far.

From Washington Post

“But I do go out with my friends,” Pilch said.

From Washington Post