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baiter n A boat engaged in catching caplin, herring and squid for use as bait in the cod-fishery on the offshore fishing grounds; BAIT n: BAIT BOAT.
   1887 HOWLEY MS Reminiscences 3 We steamed in amongst a crowd of bankers and baiters which literally filled the harbour.

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