Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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Quotation dates: 1779
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BLETCHER, n. A bleacher; one who bleaches linen, etc. [′blɛtʃər]Lnk. 1779 D. Graham Writings (1883) II. 40:
The ale was handed about in cogs and caps, lashing it down o'er like bletchers watering their webs.
