DCHP-1 Online
loche loch, louche, etc. [< Cdn F < F] 
n. a freshwater cod, Lota iota maculosa; burbot.
See also: burbot la loche ling (def. 1) loach mari maria mathemeg methy
- 1808 (1890) The active squirrel commanded his attention, a pike, a loche and a mouse [moose].
- 1869 (1942) Loche [is] a kind of fish resembling the cod . . . the liver of which is a great delicacy.
- 1897 Whitefish, losh and graylings are found in large quantities in the Yukon, and afford more food for the natives than the salmon.
- 1962 Fried loch--Cut loch up and put in frying pan with a little lard and cover tightly. Cook until loch is soft.
- 1808 (1890) The active squirrel commanded his attention, a pike, a loche and a mouse [moose].