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pilchard

pilc·hard

UK/ˈpɪl.tʃəd/ US/ˈpɪl.t͡ʃɚd/ uncommon

noun

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small fishes found in great schools along coasts of Europe; smaller and rounder than herring

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Origin

From earlier pilcher, adapted to the suffix -ard. Further etymology unknown. Compare Dutch pelser.

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