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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Fisch-garth, n. [ME. fysshgarth (1454).] An enclosure made in water for the taking of fish. — 1492 Rymer Fœdera XII. 467/2.
Le fischegarth de Esk & terras debatabiles ibidem adjacentes 1509 Reg. Privy S. I. 273/2.
The kingis grace gives … to him … the fisching and fisch garthis of the water of Annand
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