Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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¶PILCHER, n. The marble held in the hand for shooting in the game of taw (Abd. 1825 Jam.).
[Sic, but phs. a mistake for Eng. pitcher, id.]