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

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

From Time Magazine Archive

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

The head of the table was ornamented with a noble baron of beef, surmounted by the ducal coronet, and the banners of the illustrious house of Norfolk.

From Curiosities of Great Britain: England and Wales Delineated Vol.1-11 Historical, Entertaining & Commercial; Alphabetically Arranged. 11 Volume set. by Dugdale, Thomas Cantrell

Hence, no doubt, the name baron of beef for the double sirloin.

From The Romance of Words (4th ed.) by Weekley, Ernest

Sir Walter Scott has described a feast at which the baron of beef would have appeared to great advantage.

From The Book of Household Management by Beeton, Mrs. (Isabella Mary)