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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II). Includes material from the 1976 supplement.
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Quotation dates: 1793, 1863
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BRAZE, Brazier, n. A name given to various species of fish. [bre:z, ′bre:ziər]
1. "Roach" (Sc. 1808 Jam.; Lnl.1 1935).Gsw. 1863 J. Young Ingle Nook 106:
Paukily the jug is hid, The braze or minnow to entrap.Lnk. 1793 D. Ure Hist. Rutherglen 231:
The Clyde abounds with a considerable variety of Fishes; as the Salmon, Pike, Trout, Flounder, Perch, Braze (Roach anglis), and Eel.
2. "The common sea bream (Pagellus centrodontus)" (Arg.1 1929; Uls. 1880 W. H. Patterson Gl. Ant. and Dwn., brazier).
3. "Brazier, the pout, Morrhua lusca; also the poor or power cod, M[orrhua] minuta" (Uls. 1880 W. H. Patterson Gl. Ant. and Dwn.).
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