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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.

BILGE-KOD, BILSKOD, n. (See quots.) [′bɪlʒ-kɔd Ork., ′bɪls-kɔd Sh.]Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928):
Bilskod, piece of wood, nailed below on the outside of a crank boat to make it more seaworthy.Sh. 1914 Angus Gl.; Sh.4 1934:
Bilge kod, a batten nailed on the bilge of a boat to strengthen it and to guard it from injury.Ork. 1929 Marw.:
Bilge-kod, a “strap” of wood fastened on the outside of the bilge of a boat in order to protect the boards on the bilge from being worn when the boat is being hauled out of the water on its side.

[O.Sc. bilge, the lower part of a ship's hull + O.N. koddi, a pillow; see Cod n.1, a pillow or cushion.]

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