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baitfish

noun bait·fish \ˈbāt-ˌfish\

Definition of BAITFISH

:  a small fish (as a golden shiner or menhaden) that attracts and is a food source for a larger game fish; also :  a fish used for bait
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First Known Use of BAITFISH

1820

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