stockfish

English

/ˈstɒkfɪʃ/

noun
Definitions
  • A cod (or similar fish) having been cut open and cured in the open air without salt.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English stokfissh derived from Middle Dutch stocvisch derived from Middle Low German stokvisch (stick fish) affix from English stock (supply, cover with material, target, butt, source) + English fish (get hold of an object).

Origin

English

fish

Gloss

get hold of an object

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