THE PIKE 151 



The name Pike seems to be derived from the 

 Saxon Piik^ pointed, in reference to the form of 

 the head, whilst the alternative name Luce is from 

 the Latin Lucius. The Lowland Scotch Gedd is the 

 equivalent of the Scandinavian Gadda, of much 

 the same meaning as Pike ; ' Jack ' is commonly 

 applied to small Pike of not more than 3 lbs. 

 weight. 



