pilchard
The origin and history of pilchard.
Etymology
Developed from the earlier form pilcher, adapted to take the suffix -ard. Beyond this its origin is unknown. Compare Dutch pelser.
The origin and history of pilchard.
Developed from the earlier form pilcher, adapted to take the suffix -ard. Beyond this its origin is unknown. Compare Dutch pelser.
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