_snubby_ or _snub_
snub A cod fish which differs from the regular codfish in that it has a small lump between its eyes giving it's face a short appearance. It is considered lucky by fishermen and when one is caught its head is saved and allowed to hang and dry in the stage. I can remember catching one this spring...
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| Summary: | snub A cod fish which differs from the regular codfish in that it has a small lump between its eyes giving it's face a short appearance. It is considered lucky by fishermen and when one is caught its head is saved and allowed to hang and dry in the stage. I can remember catching one this spring and saving its head. Yes DNE-cit DICT CEN. Used I Used I Used I snubby, SEAL-HEAD, COD, TALLY NEWFOUNDLAND FOLKLORE SURVEY |
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