[Jamieson refers it to ON. berg rock; cf. BERGLE.]

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  1.  The name of a fish, the Black Goby, in Shetland, and elsewhere.

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1809.  Edmonstone, Zetl., II. 310 (Jam.). Black Goby … is called berguylt in Zetland.

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  2.  The Norwegian haddock or Sea Perch (Sebastes Norvegicus), an arctic fish, found occasionally on the coasts of Scotland.

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1838.  Proc. Berw. Nat. Club, I. 170. Scorpæna norvegica, Cuvier Sea Perch, Penn. The Bergylt, Yarrell.

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1883.  Morn. Post, 20 June, 6/5. Central Fish [Market].—A large supply of fish…. bergylt, 4d. per lb.

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