The meaning of Frostfishes and additional information.

Frostfish(n.) The tomcod; -- so called because it is abundant on the New England coast in autumn at about the commencement of frost. See Tomcod.

Frostfish(n.) The smelt.

Frostfish(n.) A name applied in New Zealand to the scabbard fish (Lepidotus) valued as a food fish.