ˈdunfish, dun-fish U.S. local. (New England).
[f. dun a.]
Cod cured by dunning (see dun v.1 1 b).
| [Cf. 1792 Dumb-fish s.v. dumb a. 8.] 1828 Webster, Dun-fish. 1873 Celia Thaxter Isles of Shoals 83 A real dunfish is handsome, cut in transparent strips, the color of brown sherry wine. The process is a tedious one. |