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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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SCOO, n. Also scow. A flat scoop-shaped basket used by fishermen to hold their lines after they have been baited (Ork., Cai., Crm., Nai., Mry., Bnff. 1969), or into which herrings are put when being gutted (Cai. 1904 E.D.D.); a potato or turnip basket (Mry. 1925). [sku:]Mry. 1852 Zoologist X. 3488:
The fishermen have never caught the lamprey with a bait; but they have seen it fix itself by its mouth on a board which has not been tarred, such as a new rudder, and when thus seen are taken by a basket, or “skoo”.Nai. 1886 Folk-Lore Journal IV. 14:
It is accounted unlucky to put the foot by accident into the scull (“the scoo”) after the lines have been thrown.Cai. 1931 N. Gunn Morning Tide i. iii.:
The wicker creel or skoo — shaped like a great scoop. In front, row upon row, were placed the baited hooks.Mry. 1932 E. Gilbert Spindrift 36:
Aul Jock the fisher smiled slow As he coiled the lines doon in his scoo.Mry. 1957 Bulletin (29 Jan.):
Manhandled scows of neeps.