Poach, v. i. To become soft or muddy.
Chalky and clay lands . . . chap in summer, and poach in winter.
Mortimer.
Poach"ard (?), n. [From Poach to stab.] [Written also pocard, pochard.]
(Zoˆl.) (a) A common European duck (Aythya ferina); -- called also
goldhead, poker, and fresh-water, or red-headed, widgeon. (b) The
American redhead, which is closely allied to the European poachard.
Red-crested poachard (Zoˆl.), an Old World duck (Branta rufina). --
Scaup poachard, the scaup duck. -- Tufted poachard, a scaup duck
(Aythya, or Fuligula cristata), native of Europe and Asia.
Poach"er (?), n. 1. One who poaches; one who kills or catches game or
fish contrary to law.