Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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BAYHEADS, n. Fish livers and oatmeal.Mry. 1914 R. Cairns in Trans. Bnff. Field Club 26:
Crackens, bayheads, and skirlie are formed of fish livers and oatmeal cooked together.