释义 |
† rower-back Obs.—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.] |