ˈcoalsey
A name given in some localities to the coal-fish, in others to its fry. [Sey or sye is given by Jamieson as = coal-fish; cf. ]
| 1836 Yarrell Brit. Fishes (1841) II. 251 At Newcastle the fry are called Coalsey; and, when 12 inches long, Poodlers. 1838 Proc. Berw. Nat. Club I. No. vi. 173 Coal-fish..When young it is called with us the Podlie..when full grown the Coal-sey, or Black Coal-sey. |