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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1874, 1934
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BLACK OIL, n. Oil made from livers of haddock and other fish. [′blɑk′əil]ne.Sc. 1874 W. Gregor Echo of Olden Time 21–22:
The oil used was made from the livers of the haddock, cod, ling, and other fish caught on the coast, and was distinguished by the name of black oil.Bnff.2 1934
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