ashet

British

/ ˈæʃɪt /

noun

dialect a shallow oval dish or large plate

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Etymology

Origin of ashet

C16: from French assiette

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If small ones arrange round ashet with baked tomatoes, spinach, green peas, &c., in the centre of the dish.

From Reform Cookery Book (4th edition) Up-To-Date Health Cookery for the Twentieth Century. by Mrs. (Jean Oliver) Mill

Turn out on hot ashet, and serve garnished with slices of hard-boiled egg or fried tomatoes.

From Reform Cookery Book (4th edition) Up-To-Date Health Cookery for the Twentieth Century. by Mrs. (Jean Oliver) Mill

Remove to the ashet on which it is to be served.

From Reform Cookery Book (4th edition) Up-To-Date Health Cookery for the Twentieth Century. by Mrs. (Jean Oliver) Mill

The second time run half on to a flat ashet or some plates.

From Reform Cookery Book (4th edition) Up-To-Date Health Cookery for the Twentieth Century. by Mrs. (Jean Oliver) Mill

Meantime toast a slice of bread, dip it in this celery water, and lay on ashet cut in triangles.

From Reform Cookery Book (4th edition) Up-To-Date Health Cookery for the Twentieth Century. by Mrs. (Jean Oliver) Mill

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