tulchan

名词 n.

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. A calfskin stuffed with straw and given to a cow, as if living, to induce her to give milk. obsolete
  2. A man appointed as a bishop in Scotland after the Reformation, who was a bishop in name only and whose revenue was drawn by his patron. derogatory,historical

词形变化

tulchans plural

词源

Borrowed from Scottish Gaelic tulachan.
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