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Quotation dates: 1737
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CABELEW, Kabbilow, Kabbelow, Cabylou, n. “A young cod” (Sh. 1914 Angus Gl., kabbilow); “cod-fish [or pike] which has been salted and hung for a few days, but not thoroughly dried” (Ags. 1808 Jam., kabbelow); a dish made from the above; cf. Cabbiclaw.Abd. 1737 W. Meston Old Mother Grim's Tales 69:
Neptune, who was never sparing With cabelew and good Lewis herring.Per. 1737 Ochtertyre House Booke of Accomps (ed. Colville 1907) 38:
Dinner . . . pike cabylou with eggs.
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