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Quotation dates: 1826
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‡CAVEY, n. Also cavie. “A partan, or common sea-crab” (Sc. 1832 Scott Works (1868) IV. Gl.). Known to Slg.3 c.1875 (esp. for Fif.). Cf. Cattercavie and Keavie.Sc. 1826 M. Dods Manual II. 129:
An excellent substitute for lobster sauce is made of them,-particularly of the small delicate species known by the provincial name of Cavies.
[Orig. obscure.]
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