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Oxford Reference Dictionary
n. a smoked herring. Etymology: G Bückling bloater
Webster's 1913 Dictionary
Buckle Buc"kle, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Buckled; p. pr. & vb. n. Buckling.] [OE. boclen, F. boucler. See Buckle, n.] 1. To fasten or confine with a buckle or buckles; as, to buckle a harness. 2. To bend; to cause to kink, or to become distorted. 3. To prepare for action; to apply with vigor and earnestness; -- generally used reflexively
Webster's 1913 Dictionary
Buckling Buc"kling, a. Wavy; curling, as hair. --Latham.
