_laggy_

leggy n [PT]JW _laggy_: A small cod fish which has been salted round and then dried. It is important to remember that a 'laggy' is not split as are larger fish. When dried it is not sold but consumed locally. Most fishermen salt a stock of them for the winter. Same term used today although...

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Summary:leggy n [PT]JW _laggy_: A small cod fish which has been salted round and then dried. It is important to remember that a 'laggy' is not split as are larger fish. When dried it is not sold but consumed locally. Most fishermen salt a stock of them for the winter. Same term used today although some people say 'Rounder' but is not as widespread. [PT] Yes DICT CEN. DNE-cit Used I and Sup Used I Used I [see 'leggys'] laggy, rounder, tom cod Checked by Jordyn Hughes on Fri 17 Jul 2015, NEWFOUNDLAND FOLKLORE SURVEY, [check] beside encountered

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