[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.