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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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Quotation dates: 1884
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RANNACH, n. The mackerel, Scomber scomber. [′rɑnəx]Arg. 1884 G. Sim Food of Fishes 21:
The Mackerel; “Rannach” of the Loch Fyne district.
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