Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1885
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BARBER EEL, n. The viviparous blenny. Zoarces viviparus.Bwk. 1885 G. Johnston Fishes in Trans. Bwk. Nat. Field Club I. 171:
Barber Eel, Prov. Frequent, especially in the river near its mouth.
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