mackerel

Scomber scombrus

Meaning

Noun

An edible fish of the family Scombridae, often speckled.
A pimp; also, a bawd.

Origin

Middle English, from Old French maquerel. Further origin unknown.
From Middle English, from Old French maquerel, from Middle Dutch makelare, makelaer (> makelaar). See also French maquereau.

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