pilcher1
/ˈpɪltʃə/noun
An outer covering for a baby; = pilch. Now chiefly Australian and NZ (usually in plural).
Origin
Late 16th century (in an earlier sense). Extended form of pilch, with apparently arbitrary ending.
pilcher2
/ˈpɪltʃə/Papermaking
noun
A number of felts used in pressing quires of handmade paper.
Origin
1920s; earliest use found in World's Paper Trade Review. Origin uncertain; probably related to pilch; compare pilcher.