Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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DARG, n.4 A young whiting (Sc. c.1928 (per Mry.2); ne.Sc. 1903 G. Sim Vertebrate Fauna of “Dee”). Cf. Dargie.Abd. 1880 F. Day Fishes I. 291:
At Aberdeen those found in June and July are termed dargs.