turning harp

DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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a large grey seal, Phoca groenlandica, so called because of the harp-shaped markings on its back.

Quotations

1880

. . . the yearlings and two year olds are called "Young Harps" or "Turning Harps" and also Bedlimers (or Bedlamers). . . .