drudge n also dredge. Cp OED dredge sb¹ a var drudge 'drag-net for taking oysters' (1561-); DAE (1879-). Drag-net used in fishing.
   1613 Willoughby Papers 1/3, 45 It[em] ii dredges. [1777] 1792 CARTWRIGHT ii, 256 The whole bay seems extremely fit to use both a trall and a drudge in, but with what success, experience must prove.

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