Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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MAILED, pa.p. Sc. usage: in comb. mailed cod, the grenadier, Coryphaenoides rupestris (Sc. 1930 Fishery Board Gl.).
[From its cuirassed appearance, as if covered with a coat of mail.]
