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poor-john

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1. n. A small European fish, similar to the cod, but of inferior quality. Source: opted
2. A small European fish, similar to the cod, but of inferior quality. Poor-john and apple pies are all our fare. Sir J. Harrington. Source: webster
3. A small European fish, similar to the cod, but of inferiorquality.Poor-john and apple pies are all our fare. Sir J. Harrington. Source: adambom

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