Etymology

weakfish

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Today it means: Any of several species of game fish, of the genus Cynoscion, found in North American waters. Full definition →

Dutch weekvis
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  1. Dutch · derived fromweekvis
  2. English todayweakfish

Calque from Dutch weekvis, weekvisch (“weakfish”), equivalent to weak + fish, because of its tender mouth.

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