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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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†CODLICK, CODLOCK, n. “The spotted gunnel” (Uls. 1880 W. H. Patterson Gl. Ant. and Dwn., codlick), Pholis gunnellus.Kcb. 1795 Stat. Acc.1 XI. 13:
The following sea-fish are to be found in the harbour: . . . eels, sand-eels, clubbocks, or codlocks.