collop

American  

[kol-uhp] / ˈkɒl əp /

noun

1. a small slice of meat, especially a small rasher of bacon.

2. a small slice, portion, or piece of anything.

3. a fold or roll of flesh on the body.

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collop British  

/ ˈkɒləp /

noun

1. a slice of meat

2. a small piece of anything

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Etymology

Origin of collop

1350–1400; Middle English collop ( pe ), colhoppe, perhaps < Scandinavian; compare Old Swedish kolhuppadher roasted on coals, Swedish kalops, dial. kollops dish of stewed meat

Example Sentences

It is a fairy collop that is tane off a Capon.

From Collection of Scotch Proverbs by Stampoy, Pappity

"Nay, most reverend father," said Michael, wiping his eyes; "never a gift have I had from the foul fiend, save a bacon collop, and that was cast out untouched."

From Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 2 by Roby, John

A whisper was the result of this request; but, in the end, a savoury collop was set upon the table.

From Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 2 by Roby, John

Give me the tankard and a savoury collop after the deed is done, and spare me the toil of the action.

From William Shakespeare as he lived. An Historical Tale by Curling, Henry

In the old days when he had flesh and little else to eat, he could broil it on the coals; and a Scotch collop is perhaps equal to a Turkish kebob.

From Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 424 Volume 17, New Series, February 14, 1852 by Chambers, Robert