bergylt, berguylt
(ˈbɜːgɪlt)
[Jamieson refers it to ON. berg rock; cf. bergle.]
1. The name of a fish, the Black Goby, in Shetland, and elsewhere.
| 1809 Edmonstone Zetl. II. 310 (Jam.) Black Goby..is called berguylt in Zetland. |
2. The Norwegian haddock or Sea Perch (Sebastes Norvegicus), an arctic fish, found occasionally on the coasts of Scotland.
| 1838 Proc. Berw. Nat. Club I. 170 Scorpæna norvegica, Cuvier Sea Perch, Penn. The Bergylt, Yarrell. 1883 Morn. Post 20 June 6/5 Central Fish Market: A large supply of fish..bergylt, 4d. per lb. |