griskin

[ griz-kin ]

noun

, British.

1. a chop or steak, especially a pork chop.
2. Archaic. a pork loin, especially the lean part.

griskin

/ ˈɡrɪskɪn /

noun

1. the lean part of a loin of pork

Word History and Origins

Origin of griskin¹

First recorded in 1690–1700; grice + -kin

Word History and Origins

Origin of griskin¹

C17: probably from dialect gris pig, from Old Norse griss

Example Sentences

Griskin or greeskeen; a small bit of meat cut off to be roasted—usually on the coals.

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Her ladyship is the widow of Sir Timothy Griskin, a distant relation of our family.

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You are the very broadcloth of perfection; have pity on me, adorable Mrs. Griskin!'

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It's eternal loss to the soul of a Mussulman that puts a knife and fork into a griskin.

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Lady Griskin is a person of fashion, to whom we have the honour to be related.

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