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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Salmond-like, adj. [Salmond n. and Like adj.] Like a salmon (with allusion to its instinct to return to its birthplace). —1617 Lett. & St. P. Jas. VI 302.
This salmond-like instincte of ouris hath … stirred vp our thoughtes … to mak a iorney thether a1651 Calderwood VII 243.
The motives of his [sc. the king's] coming to Scotland, to witt, his naturall and salmond-like affection … to sie his native … kingdome
