Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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MAR SEATH, n. Also -seith (e.Sc. 1903 G. Sim Fauna of “Dee” 238). The coalfish, or saithe, Gadus virens (Abd. 1815 J. Arbuthnot Fishes 7).
[? Mar, n.2 + Saithe.]