Meaning of whale's guide | Babel Free

Definitions

A type of small fish thought to accompany the whale.

obsolete

Examples

“it is in shape like a Gudgeon, and both the Latines and we, call it the Whales-guide; for, she doth ever follow him, suffering her selfe, as easily to be led and turned by him, as a ship is directed and turned by a sterne[…].”

“This tiny Creature is the Whale's Guide, and therefore protected by him, while all the finny Race besides are his Prey.”

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