(UK) A flitch of bacon awarded to a married couple who convince a local "jury" of bachelors and maidens that, for a year and a day, they have never wished themselves unwed, as part of a traditional fo
(UK) A flitch of bacon awarded to a married couple who convince a local "jury" of bachelors and maidens that, for a year and a day, they have never wished themselves unwed, as part of a traditional four-yearly ritual at Great Dunmow, Essex, England.
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(UK, historical) An irregular or clandestine marriage taking place in Fleet Prison, London, England, before the Marriage Act came into force in 1754.
(British) An obscure and intentionally preposterous sport in which teams take turns to dance while avoiding a "dwile" (beer-soaked cloth) thrown by their opponents.
(UK) To change ones residence suddenly and without notice.
(US) A baked main course pudding consisting of stale bread, pork fat, molasses, and spices including cinnamon and allspice. It was a part of early American cuisine, especially in New England.
(Scotland, obsolete) To baste roasted meat.