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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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(Rede-fischar,) Reid-fischar, -er, n. [Red(e)-fisch(e, Fischar(e n. Cf. Quhite-fischar n.] A salmon fisher. —1552 Banff Ann. I 29.
That na reid fischar tak on hand to sell ony of thair met fyschis … at the watter sid 1634 Ib. II 251.
Walter Adamsone and Androw Broune reidfischeris
