bulk

Nfld

DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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a quantity of fish salted and piled in layers.

Quotations

1777

We spread all the green fish, made a large pile, and washed a considerable bulk.

1832

In salting, the bulks must not be of too great a size, as the weight would injure the lower tiers.

1958

A good fish can be spoiled in salt bulk or in the wash tub.