Definition
britts
noun
- Plural of britt; small fish, especially young herring or similar species used as bait or food.
Usage: chiefly British and nautical; often used in fishing contexts
Examples
- The fishermen used britts as bait for larger fish.
- Britts are commonly found in North Atlantic waters.
- The nets were full of small britts after the morning catch.
- Seabirds dive for britts near the surface of the water.