foul fish en · NOUN
Meanings
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A kelt or salmon, which, having spawned, still remains in the fresh water before effecting its annual migration to the sea.
I am aware that many anglers would disdain to kill foul fish, but am also aware that many others think it, as they say, first-rate sport.
1864, The Fishermans Magazine and Review, volume 1, page 331:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| foul fish | Number=Plur | lexicographic |