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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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(Finnak,) Fynnak, n. [Gael. fionnag.] A young salmon. —1607 Reg. Great S. 702/2.
Interfectores … salmonum, lie kipper, … lie smoltis, fynnakis, et omnium salmonum
