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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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DONNACH, n. A species of small eel-like fish found under stones on the seashore, phs. Onos mustela.Bch. 1943 W. S. Forsyth Guff o' Waur 56:
The warl, donnach, cumper noo, And fluke and prinkle tee.