DCHP-1 Online
Digby herring [< Digby, N.S.] Obs. 
n. a small smoke-cured herring.
See also: Digby chicken
- 1832 The fame of the small fat smoked or red Digby herrings . . . has spread over the continent of America.
- 1839 For Sale by the Subscribers . . . 50 boxes Fresh Digby Herrings.
- 1861 What made the Digby herring what it is?
- 1832 The fame of the small fat smoked or red Digby herrings . . . has spread over the continent of America.