Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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DOB, n.3 The razor-fish or razor clam, Solen ensis, often used as bait (Fif. 1825 Jam.2).
[From Dob, v.1, n.1, from its habit of boring rapidly into the sand. Cf. Spout.]
