red horse
North American slang for corned beef, particularly in a military or camp-provisioning context.
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#1·Apr 28, 2026
North American slang for corned beef, particularly in a military or camp-provisioning context. The term was common in 19th and early 20th century US usage and may reflect the reddish colour and tough texture of preserved or canned corned beef.
After a week in the field, even red horse from a tin tasted like a feast.
Origin: Probably from the reddish colour and the association with cheap, tough preserved meat. Editorial expansion authored on Slangora (model-assisted, hedged).
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#2·Apr 27, 2026
(North America, slang) corned beef.
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