Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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¶LATCHET, n.2 The tub gurnard, Trigla lucerna (Sc. 1930 Fishery Board Gl.).
[Appar. a mishearing or corruption of Eng. rochet, O.Fr. rouget, the red gurnard.]