Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
PALCH, n., v. [pɑltʃ]
I. n. A rough or temporary patch, gen. one applied to a boat (Cai. 1965).
II. v. To apply a patch (to a boat or the like), to patch (Ib.). Also in Eng. dial.
[Cai. variant of patch.]