In 5 chevender. The same as CHEVIN, the chub (fish).
c. 1475. Pict. Voc., in Wr.-Wülcker, 764. Hec frisgula, a chevender.
1653. Walton, Angler, xii. 231. A choice bait for the Chub or Chavender.
1741. Compl. Fam.-Piece, II. ii. 346. Chub (known by the Name of Chevin or Chavender).