Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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SPRINGER, n. 1. The grampus or killer-whale, Orcinus orca, so called fronm its frequent leaps fron the water (Bnff. 1971).Sc. 1700 Fountainhall Decisions II. 98:
A young whale called a springer.
2. The trout, Salmo trutta, similarly so called (Sh. 1866 Edm. Gl.).
[Agent n. from spring. ]
