fish-flake † Nfld
n. See flake 1883 quote.
See also: flake
- 1818  On the following day, the cod are removed to the fish-flakes, where they are spread in the sun to dry: and from thence forward thay are kept constantly turned during the day, and piled up in small heaps, called flackets, at night.
- 1963  They build fish flakes, piers and storage sheds . . . from timber cut in the surrounding countryside.