(Scotland) allis shad

A fresh or uncured herring.

(colloquial) Inviting a person to shake one's hand.

A species of nematode, which occurs in ocean fish such as herrings, Anisakis simplex.

The European pilchard (Sardina pilchardus; not a true herring).

A title given to certain female members of a royal family, abbreviated HRH.

(law, of a position notionally granted or imposed by a queen) indefinitely; for an arbitrary period determined by the monarch or her government (especially for indefinite tenure or imprisonment)

(informal) To set off or allow to begin.

past participle of give her her head, indicating a passive voice. / past participle of give her head, indicating a perfect tense.

(UK, informal) A prisoner