Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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LOCHLEVEN, prop. n. The name of several lochs in Scot., specif. that in Kinross-shire, famous for its trout-fishing.
Comb. Lochleven trout, a variety of trout peculiar to Loch Leven (Knr. 1840 Trans. Royal Soc. Edb. XIV. 154). Gen.Sc. Usu. written as one word. [-′li:vən]Per. 1766 H. Robertson School of Arts 74:
To pickle Loch-Leven Trouts like Char.Sc. 1847 T. T. Stoddart Angler's Companion 348:
Betwixt thirty and forty years ago, the Loch Leven trout were sold there [Kinross] at four-pence per pound.Sc. 1935 Rintoul and Baxter Fauna of Forth 363:
The so-called Loch Leven Trout, with its beautiful pink flesh, is abundant in Loch Leven and has been introduced to many other waters.
