fyke

English

noun
Definitions
  • (fishing) A type of fish-trap consisting of tubular nets that are supported by hoops.

Etymology

Borrowed from Dutch, Flemish fuik (fyke, fish trap) derived from Middle Dutch vuyke.

Origin

Middle Dutch

vuyke

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