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Meaning Of Silversides
n.
Any one of several species of small fishes of the
family Atherinidae, having a silvery stripe along each side of the
body. The common species of the American coast (Menidia notata) is very
abundant. Called also silverside, sand smelt, friar, tailor, and
tinker.