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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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†LAX, n.² Also lox. A salmon. Obs. in Eng. since the late 17th c. Comb. laxfisher, a salmon-fisherman.Abd. 1704 Abd. Jnl. N. & Q. VI. 129:
I gett from John Smith, laxfisher.Abd. 1746 Hist. Papers Jacobite Period (S.C.) I. 271:
Compeared Robert Nairn, Laxfisher in Aberdeen.Abd. 1790 Abd. Jnl. N. & Q. III. 283:
Robert Garvock, son of Jas. Garvock, laxfisher.Kcd. 1819 J. Burness Plays, etc. 316:
Wherein John Burness wont to stan' An' watch the loxes.