Cuttoe

/ˈkʌtoʊ/ noun

Definition

A historical or dialectal term for a fish, possibly a type of cutlass fish or similar species.

Etymology

Of uncertain origin; possibly from 'cutlass' or another fish name, or from indigenous languages of the Americas. Rare or archaic term of unclear etymology.

Kelly Says

This word appears in very old fishing records but has nearly disappeared—it's the kind of term that fishing cultures used for specific local fish that nobody bothers naming anymore.

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