Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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DANNIE, n. A trade-name for a smallish or third-size haddock (ne., em., wm.Sc. 1975).Edb. 1952 Scotsman (23 May) 3:
Medium haddocks 50s to 60s., round small haddocks 50s to 60s, danny haddocks 60s to 70s, small haddocks, 45s to 68s.
[Dim. form of Dan(iel).]