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Definition of Hake
Hake Hake Hake, n. [Also haak.] [Akin to Norweg. hakefisk, lit.,
hook fish, Prov. E. hake hook, G. hecht pike. See Hook.]
(Zo["o]l.)
One of several species of marine gadoid fishes, of the genera
Phycis, Merlucius, and allies. The common European hake
is M. vulgaris; the American silver hake or whiting is M.
bilinearis. Two American species (Phycis chuss and P.
tenius) are important food fishes, and are also valued for
their oil and sounds. Called also squirrel hake, and
codling.
Hake Hake Hake, n. [See Hatch a half door.]
A drying shed, as for unburned tile.
Hake Hake Hake, v. t.
To loiter; to sneak. [Prov. Eng.]
