Definition of Pilcher

1. n. A scabbard, as of a sword.

2. n. The pilchard.

Definition of Pilcher

1. Noun. (archaic form of pilchard) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Pilcher

1. a scabbard [n -S]

Medical Definition of Pilcher

1. The pilchard. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Pilcher

pilar
pilar cyst
pilar tumour of scalp
pilary
pilaster
pilastered
pilasters
pilastre
pilau
pilaus
pilaw
pilaws
pilch
pilchard
pilchards
pilcher (current term)
pilchers
pilches
pilcorn
pilcorns
pilcrow
pilcrows
pile
pile-up
pile-ups
pile driver
pile drivers
pile dwelling
pile on

Literary usage of Pilcher

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Reports of Cases Decided by the English Courts: With Notes and References to by Nathaniel Cleveland Moak, John Thomas Cook (1874)
"The settlement contained the usual trustees' receipt clause, and a power of appointing new trustees exerciseable by J. pilcher during his life. ..."

2. The Law Reports, Chancery Appeal Cases: Including Bankruptcy and Lunacy by Great Britain Court of Chancery (1872)
"On the 23rd of August, 1830, a settlement was made by Jeremiah pilcher, ... Pitcher, O. pilcher, and WH pilcher were to stand possessed of £8373 in trust ..."

3. Vehicles of the Air: A Popular Exposition of Modern Aeronautics with Working by Victor Lougheed (1909)
"... the later pilcher gliders, sketched in Figures 233 and 234, were very safe in calm weather. Even the tragedy that resulted in the death of their ..."

4. The Social Welfare Forum: Official Proceedings ... Annual Forum by National Conference on Social Welfare, American Social Science Association, Conference of Charities (U.S., Conference of Charities (U.S.), National Conference of Social Work (U.S. (1890)
"BY LEWIS S. pilcher, MD The hospitals of Brooklyn in their number, size, organization, character, and influence present peculiarities which are the natural ..."

5. The History of Oregon and California, and the Other Territories of the North by Robert Greenhow (1845)
"... Sublette, Smith, pilcher, Pattie, Bonneville, and Wyeth —Missionaries from the United States form Establishments on the Columbia —First Printing Press ..."

6. Encyclopedia of Virginia Biography, Under the Editorial Supervision of Lyon edited by Lyon Gardiner Tyler (1915)
"John Mason pilcher, DD The forty- five years that John Mason pilcher, DD, ... Dr. pilcher is at this time pastor of the Chester Church of Chesterfield ..."

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