herring pond

noun

The ocean, especially the Atlantic or the English Channel.

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Meanings

nounherring pond (uncountable)
  1. informaluncountableThe ocean, especially the Atlantic or the English Channel.

    Mr. Little Gilmour, it will delight all old sportsmen to know, is still able to be at Melton; and our neighbours across the herring-pond will learn with satisfaction that the Messrs. Russell have been enjoying themselves on their Australian importations, […]

    1877, Baily's Magazine of Sports & Pastimes, volume 30, page 197
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