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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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FOSSAK, n. Also fossack (Cai. 1902 Annals Sc. Nat. Hist. 20). See quot.Cai. 1887 Harvie-Brown and Buckley Fauna Cai. 289:
The peculiar tidal trout, or so-called “fossak” of the Inver and other rivers.
