Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
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GUTRIV, n. Also gotriv, -rif (Jak.). The anus of a fish (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl., 1914 Angus Gl., Sh. 1955).
[Icel. gotrauf, id. from got, spawn, + rauf, slit.]