† rower-back Obs.—1
[a. Du. roerbak: see rore v.]
A trough in which herrings are stirred among salt.
| 1641 S. 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.] |