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by(e)-boat Nfld, Hist. 
n. See 1956 quote.
- 1806 (1956) Bye boat fishery wholly laid aside; formerly employed several thousands.
- 1840 (1860) A considerable quantity were also taken by what were termed by-boats. . . .
- 1956 The by-boat belonged to a merchant or fisherman in England, who employed a crew to operate his boat--the word "by" may refer to its being laid "by" for the winter, or to its being an "extra" to the fishing ship.
- 1806 (1956) Bye boat fishery wholly laid aside; formerly employed several thousands.