Bull-head

BULL'-HEAD, n. [bull and head.] A genus of fishes, the Cottus, with a head broader than the body,whence the name. This fish is called by some the Miller's thumb.
1. A stupid fellow; a lubber.
2. A small black water vermin.
BULL'-TROUT, n. [bull and trout.] A large species of trout, called also sea-trout, thicker than the common sort, and weighing about three pounds. Its back has a bluish green gloss, and there are several black spots on the sides.
BULL'-WEED, n. Knap weed.
BULL'-WORT, n. Bishops weed.

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