pilgarlic en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- (Southern-England) audio
- /pɪlˈɡɑːlɪk/
Etymology
From pilled/peeled + garlic.
Meanings
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(archaic) A bald-headed person.
Dad turned to Haley, the pliant daughter. “He's a very lanky pumpkin,” he said. “And he's a pilgarlic.”
2010, Courtney Sheinmel, Sincerely, page 35:
- (archaic) A pitiable or foolish person.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| pilgarlick | alternative | lexicographic | |
| pilgarlics | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (3)
ru бедолага (pitiable or foolish person) · fi polo (pitiable or foolish person) · fi poloinen (pitiable or foolish person)