biled

The change is an outward one at least, for then the "biled" shirt with high dickey, the long-tailed black coat, and ancient "stovepipe" take the place of the familiar reefer and sou'wester.

The New England Magazine Volume 1, No. 3, March, 1886 Bay State Monthly Volume 4, No. 3, March, 1886 Various

They turned, to behold Farmer Appleby, dressed in what were apparently his best clothes, and with a "biled" shirt, the collar of which obviously galled his neck.

Tom Fairfield's Pluck and Luck Allen Chapman

Their dress consists invariably of a well-laundered "biled" (white) shirt, huge diamond stud in front, no collar or tie, perhaps a silk handkerchief tied loosely round the neck, and an open unbuttoned waistcoat.

Ranching, Sport and Travel Thomas Carson

I had to thank her for it, and stuffed it under my saddle blanket; and riding out of sight of this house repeated my lie to another lady, who brought me another "biled" shirt, which, as before, I thanked her for and again stuck under my saddle blanket.

Memoirs of a southerner, 1840-1923, 1923

Of course I had to thank her for it, and stuffed it under my saddle blanket; and riding out of sight of this house repeated my lie to another lady, who brought me another "biled" shirt, which, as before, I thanked her for and again stuck under my saddle blanket.

Memoirs of a Southerner Thomas, Edward J 1923

He was dressed in the regulation "shore togs" of a deep sea sailor, blue double-breasted jacket, blue trousers and waistcoat, white "biled" shirt, low collar -- celluloid, by the look -- and a "made" bow tie which hung from the button by a worn loop of elastic.

Cap'n Dan's Daughter Joseph Crosby Lincoln 1907

A 'biled' shirt, an extra collar, and a few papers.

The Story of a Mine Bret Harte 1869

His opponent was a young lawyer who wore 'biled' shirts, 'was shaved by a barber, and had his clothes made to fit him.

Lincoln's Yarns and Stories: a complete collection of the funny and witty anecdotes that made Lincoln famous as America's greatest story teller 1868

I drew it forth, and exhibited a single link of a well "biled" sausage.

Trials and Confessions of a Housekeeper 1847

As much as we enjoyed the hospitality and warm reception given us by the Luxemburgers, the G.H. Q. order for the One Hundred and Thirteenth Field Artillery to rejoin the 30th Division in the Le Mans area, preparatory to sailing, was devoured with the same relish that a goat consumeth a parson's "biled" shirt off the line of a Saturday afternoon while the parson within, like a candle hid under a bushel, ventureth not out, for he is modest.

History of the 113th Field Artillery 30th Division 1920