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ribroast

noun

Etymology

From rib + roast.

  1. derived from rost
  2. derived from roste
  3. derived from *Hrews-✻ — “to crackle; roast”
  4. derived from *raustijaną✻ — “to roast”
  5. derived from *rōstijan✻ — “to roast, broil”
  6. derived from rostir — “to roast, to torture with fire”
  7. inherited from rosten
  8. compounded as ribroast — “rib + roast”

Definitions

  1. A cut of beef from the main rib.

  2. To beat up vigorously.

    • That done, he rises, humbly bows, / And gives thanks for the princely blows; / Departs not meanly proud, and boasting / Of his magnificent rib-roasting

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