Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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GOURDON, n. The skate, Raia clavata (n.Sc. 1930 Fishery Board Gl.).
[From Gourdon, the fishing village in Kincardineshire.]