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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II). Includes material from the 1976 supplement.
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†CANDAVAIG, n. Also erron. canaveg (Abd. 1845 Stat. Acc.² XII. 777).

1. “A salmon that lies in the fresh water till summer, without going to the sea; and, of consequence, is reckoned very foul” (Ags. 1808 Jam.).

2. “A peculiar species of salmon” (Abd. Ib.).Abd. 1795 Stat. Acc.¹ IX. 109:
We have . . . a species of salmon, called by the country people candavaigs.