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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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STILCH, n., v. [stɪltʃ]

I. n. A young, fat, unwieldy man (Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 439; Kcb. 1971).Uls. 1804 J. Orr Poems (1936) 80:
A bairn-time, thrifty, crouse an' cantie, They've bra' stout stilches.

II. v. To walk with stiff strides, in an ungainly reluctant way.Kcb.⁴ 1900:
The deil will come for you some mornin' an' ye'll gang stilch-stilchin' awa'.