saltfish

/ ˈsɔːltfɪʃ /

noun

1. salted cod

Example Sentences

From his white cabin at the top of a venerable structure comes the dean of the saltfish business.

From Project Gutenberg

I remember 'Saltfish' means 'have got smallpox; keep away,' and 'Saltpetre' means 'have got a cold; come at once.'

From Project Gutenberg