dun n Cp DUN a. The mould or fungus which develops on imperfectly cured cod-fish.
   1937 Seafisheries of Nfld 113 The attention of the Fisheries Research Division [should be] directed to the study of the causes of deterioration of Salt Codfish whilst in store awaiting shipment, particularly as to the growth of what is locally described as 'Dun.' P 113-64 'Go dun' means not merely 'spoiled' but spoiled by a particular fungus known as dun. P 127-73 ~ A dusty yellowish mould which grows on damp fish.

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