Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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BLAND-HOE, n. “The rabbit-fish” (Sc. 1911 S.D.D.); “Chimera monstrosa” (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl.).
[First element obscure. Jak. gives Sh. Ho, a shark, from O.N. hār, Icel. hāfr, Norw. haa.]
