what does pilcher mean
pilcher (ËpÉªltÊÉ) n 1. archaic a scabbard for a sword, or a similar outer covering 2. censorious archaic an insignificant or worthless person 3. (Printing, Lithography & Bookbinding) papermaking a thick covering layer of felts that is used to absorb water when paper is in the press during the production process.