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Rockling

A genus of fish of the cod and haddock family. On the British coast several species are found, the largest being never above nineteen or twenty inches long, the smallest--the mackerel Midge--being only about an inch and a quarter. Fishermen do not hold any of the species in great esteem, partly, no doubt, on account of decomposition setting in very soon after they are taken out of the water. When fresh, however, they are well suited for the table.