Actually, the term Scrod was an invention by a chef at the Parker House Hotel in Boston. Back in the day they didn't know what fish would be brought in but last caught was the freshest (and most expensive). Menus had to be prepared ahead of time so they just called the catch of the day 'Scrod'.
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