subs. phr. (Billingsgate).—See quot.

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  1889.  Tit-Bits, 17 Aug., 298, 2. About 24 hours after capture the herring is liable to the pouring out of extravasation of blood about his gills and fins, which darkened and damaged or bruised appearance is quaintly called in the fish trade OVER-DAY TARTS.

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