[ thorn backs ]
thornback n We always called them 'darn banks', but really they were thornbacks, so called bream , the little thorn on their backs. [reverse of both etymology!] Used I Used I Not used
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| Online Access: | http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/78774 |
| Summary: | thornback n We always called them 'darn banks', but really they were thornbacks, so called bream , the little thorn on their backs. [reverse of both etymology!] Used I Used I Not used |
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