† rower-backObs.—1 [a. Du.roerbak: see rore v.] A trough in which herrings are stirred among salt. 1641S. Smith Herring Buss Trade 9 One man takes the full Baskets, when they [sc. herrings] are gipt, and carries them to the rower backe, wherein is salt. [Hence in later Dicts. and Encycls.]