Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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BLACKNEB, n.3 An immature sea-trout.Dmb. 1931 J. Stirling Fishing for Trout 84:
Whitling are known as finnock in the north-east of Scotland . . . and as blacknebs on Loch Lomond.Kcb. 1931 P. Castle Where to Fish in Sc. 70:
About the end of September, a run of short deep built “black nebs” arrive, much heavier and more sporting than the early herling, from ½-lb. to 1½ lbs. in weight.
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