fenks, n. pl.
(fɛnks)
Also finks.
The fibrous parts of the blubber of a whale, which contain the oil; the refuse of the blubber when melted. Also in Comb., as fenk(s)-back: see quot.
| 1820 Scoresby Acc. Arctic Reg. II. 399 A ‘fenk-back’ or depository for the refuse of the blubber. Ibid. II. 434 The fenks..form an excellent manure. 1836 Uncle Philip's Convers. Whale Fishery 232 The men..stir the blubber with poles..to prevent the fenks from sticking to the sides. 1876 Whitby Gloss., Finks. |