Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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†BILCH, v. “To limp, to halt” (Tweeddale, Rxb. 1825 Jam.2). Given as obs. in Watson Rxb. W.-B. (1923). [bɪ̢ltʃ]
Hence †bilcher, “one who halts” (Ib. Jam.2), “one who limps” (Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B. 55).
[Cf. Bilt, n.1]
