Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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NORRIE, n.2 A small haddock (Bwk. 1930 Fishery Board Gl.).
[Esp. of one rejected because of its size. From an Orra (ane, etc.) with wrong division. Cf. Norie, n.1]