Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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MONGREL-SKATE, n.comb. The monkfish, Squatina squatina (em.Sc. 1880–4 F. Day Fishes II. 327).
[From its curious hybrid appearance, half-dogfish, half-skate.]
