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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
FLEET, n.2 Also flit. A piece of the belly of a fish, esp. mackerel, cut into the shape of a fish for use as bait (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928), flit; Ork. 1929 Marw.). [fli:t]
[Prob. an extended use of Fleet, n.1 = what floats. Jak. suggests Norw. dial. fletta, a tear, a shred, but the vowel does not suit.]You may wish to vary the format shown below depending on the citation style used.
"Fleet n.2". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 2 May 2024 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/fleet_n2>
