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lobscouse

Pronunciation: /ˈlɒbskaʊs/
Definition of lobscouse

noun

[mass noun]
  • a stew formerly eaten by sailors, consisting of meat, vegetables, and ship’s biscuit.

Origin:

early 18th century: of unknown origin; compare with Dutch lapskous, Danish and Norwegian lapskaus, and German Lapskaus

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