baron of beef

American  

noun

Chiefly British.

1. a joint of beef consisting of the two sirloins joined at the backbone; double sirloin.

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baron of beef British  

noun

1. a cut of beef consisting of a double sirloin joined at the backbone

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Etymology

Origin of baron of beef

First recorded in 1745–55

Example Sentences

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baron of beef

At London many a great baron of beef* was roasted.

From Time Magazine Archive

The classic good cheer of other days, a fowl and a bottle of Beaune, a baron of beef and porter, or a carp and good Rhine wine have gone, too.

From The Automobilist Abroad by Mansfield, M. F. (Milburg Francisco)

When she entered the hall, she found the household already assembled, and the sewers bringing in a smoking baron of beef.

From Clare Avery A Story of the Spanish Armada by Holt, Emily Sarah

We have all heard wonderful tales of the baron of beef, the boar's head, the peacock with spread tail, the plum soup for which there is only one recipe, and that a royal one.

From Life of Her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen — Volume 1 by Tytler, Sarah

They feared lest he should become a baron of beef at which Posh could cut and come again. 

From Edward FitzGerald and "Posh" "Herring Merchants" by Blyth, James