Darters

1. ( Anhingida ) Cormorant-like birds of Africa and America, distinguished for the length and slenderne of their bill and neck, their power of rapid swimming beneath water, and ability to capture fish. When the head projects above the water the appearance appropriately suggests the name "snake birds," by which they are often called. 2. (Per cidæ or Eth eos tom a tid a ) Small fishes, of many species, related to Perches. They lie quietly among weeds or rocks, and dart swiftly away when disturbed, to lie quiet in some other place. Dartford. Town of Kent, at which Wat Tyler began his rebellion 1381. The first paper-mill in England was built here 1588. Pop., 1891, 11,962.