Definition of "kench" [kench]

• Same as canch. (noun)
• A box or bin for use in salting fish or skins. (noun)

The Century Dictionary (Public Domain)

• "Several methods of salting are commonly used: dry salting, kench salting, brine salting, and pickle salting."
• "In making the first kench pile, 30-35 parts by weight of salt should be used for each 100 parts of fish."
• "In rainy weather, the fish may be left in the kench pile for longer periods."