Bismarck herring

American  

noun

1. salted fillet and roe of herring, pickled in vinegar, white wine, and spices, served cold, often as an hors d'oeuvre.

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Bismarck herring British  

noun

1. marinaded herring, served cold

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Etymology

Origin of Bismarck herring

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

Bismarck herring, or kippered herring, acts in the same way.

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If the customers complains that the fork got on it a piece Bismarck herring, that is from the pantryman a Schuld.

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"Of course, Trinkmann," he said, "I don't want to say nothing the first time I am coming into your place, but this here fork's got onto it something which it looks like a piece Bismarck herring."

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"Bismarck herring ain't poison," Feinsilver said, examining the fork closely.

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"Bismarck herring never harmed nobody, Trinkmann; but this here fork has got poison onto it."

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