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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.

FLEET, n.2 Also flit. A piece of the belly of a fish, esp. mackerel, cut into the shape of a fish for use as bait (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928), flit; Ork. 1929 Marw.). [fli:t]

[Prob. an extended use of Fleet, n.1 = what floats. Jak. suggests Norw. dial. fletta, a tear, a shred, but the vowel does not suit.]

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