Brisket
the breast of an animal, or the part of the breast lying next to the ribs.
a cut of meat, especially beef, from this part.
Contemporary Examples
An American Prairie Feast Sophie Menin July 16, 2010
An American Prairie Feast Sophie Menin July 16, 2010
An American Prairie Feast Sophie Menin July 16, 2010
An American Prairie Feast Sophie Menin July 16, 2010
An American Prairie Feast Sophie Menin July 16, 2010
Historical Examples
Mrs. Wilson’s Cook Book Mary A. Wilson
The Cook and Housekeeper’s Complete and Universal Dictionary; Including a System of Modern Cookery, in all Its Various Branches, Mary Eaton
Carving and Serving Mrs. D. A. Lincoln
The Struggles of Brown, Jones, and Robinson Anthony Trollope
Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves. Work Projects Administration
noun
the breast of a four-legged animal
the meat from this part, esp of beef
n.
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quick and active; lively: brisk trading; a brisk walk. sharp and stimulating: brisk weather; brisk wind. (of liquors) effervescing vigorously: brisk cider. abrupt; curt: I was surprised by her rather brisk tone. to make or become brisk; liven (often followed by up). Contemporary Examples Best of Brit Lit Peter Stothard July 15, 2009 Oren Makes […]
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quick and active; lively: brisk trading; a brisk walk. sharp and stimulating: brisk weather; brisk wind. (of liquors) effervescing vigorously: brisk cider. abrupt; curt: I was surprised by her rather brisk tone. to make or become brisk; liven (often followed by up). Historical Examples ‘I Believe’ and other essays Cyril Arthur Edward Ranger Gull A […]
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