brown betty
noun
a baked dessert made of apples or other fruit, breadcrumbs, sugar, butter, spice, etc.
Origin of brown betty
1An Americanism dating back to 1860–65
Words Nearby brown betty
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How to use brown betty in a sentence
Goddard's mare, brown betty, welcomed him with a whinny of delight, and he stopped a moment to caress her.
The Lost Despatch | Natalie Sumner LincolnLittle brown betty came and refilled, from a crock of brown foaming ale, the mug which he had emptied.
Twilight Land | Howard PyleHe watched Little brown betty until she had filled his mug, and the froth ran over the top.
Twilight Land | Howard PyleFetch me another glass, lass, said he to little brown betty.
Twilight Land | Howard PyleA great wave rushed after them and swept brown betty from her feet.
The Delafield Affair | Florence Finch Kelly
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