"Glasgow magistrate" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Glasgow magistrates [plural]
Etymology: Hotten states: "When George IV. visited Scotland, a wag placed some salt herrings on the iron guard of the carriage belonging to a well-known Glasgow magistrate, who made one of a deputation to receive his Majesty." Head templates: {{en-noun}} Glasgow magistrate (plural Glasgow magistrates)
  1. (UK, slang, obsolete) A salted herring. Tags: UK, obsolete, slang

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