DCHP-2
turning harp DCHP-1 (pre-1967)
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n.
a large grey seal, Phoca groenlandica, so called because of the harp-shaped markings on its back.
See also: harp (seal)
- 1880 (1964) . . . the yearlings and two year olds are called "Young Harps" or "Turning Harps" and also Bedlimers (or Bedlamers). . . .
- 1880 (1964) . . . the yearlings and two year olds are called "Young Harps" or "Turning Harps" and also Bedlimers (or Bedlamers). . . .