water-horse
water-horse n The bulk of fish left to drain after being washed and previous to its being spread for drying, is called the _water-horse_, a name which sets at defiance all the penetration and learning of the deepest etymologist. PRINTED ITEM DNE-cit G.M.Story May 1958 Used I and Sup Not used Not use...
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1958
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| Online Access: | http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/72450 |
| Summary: | water-horse n The bulk of fish left to drain after being washed and previous to its being spread for drying, is called the _water-horse_, a name which sets at defiance all the penetration and learning of the deepest etymologist. PRINTED ITEM DNE-cit G.M.Story May 1958 Used I and Sup Not used Not used waterhorse; waterhorse fish; water hoss |
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