(NZ) A roast leg of lamb or mutton, boned and stuffed with honey, dried apricots, etc., and marinated with red wine.
(NZ) A roast leg of lamb or mutton, boned and stuffed with honey, dried apricots, etc., and marinated with red wine.
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(uncountable) The flesh of the goose used as food.
(UK, historical) A club for working-class people, allowing them to save money towards a goose for Christmas dinner.
A charmingly informal British word for a gooseberry — the tart, hairy little fruit that shows up in crumbles, fools, and jam. The word has a playful, childlike quality that makes it a staple of casual kitchen chat across the UK. You'll hear it most in older generations and rural areas, but it never really went away. Perfect for markets, allotments, and anyone who takes their summer fruit seriously.
(archaic, idiomatic, UK) To suddenly put a stop to a disturbance by force or threats.