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spitchcock
[ spich-kok ]
noun
- an eel that is split, cut into pieces, and broiled or fried.
verb (used with object)
- to split, cut up, and broil or fry (an eel).
- to treat severely.
spitchcock
/ ˈspɪtʃˌkɒk /
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Word History and Origins
Origin of spitchcock1
First recorded in 1590–1600; origin obscure
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Word History and Origins
Origin of spitchcock1
C16: of unknown origin; see spatchcock
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