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bait stealer

Cunner \Cun"ner\ (k[u^]n"n[~e]r), n. [Cf. Conner.] (Zo["o]l.)

  1. A small edible fish of the Atlantic coast ( Ctenolabrus adspersus); -- called also chogset, burgall, blue perch, and bait stealer. [Written also conner.]

  2. A small shellfish; the limpet or patella.