collop
Americannoun
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a small slice of meat, especially a small rasher of bacon.
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a small slice, portion, or piece of anything.
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a fold or roll of flesh on the body.
noun
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a slice of meat
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a small piece of anything
Etymology
Origin of collop
1350–1400; Middle English collop ( pe ), colhoppe, perhaps < Scandinavian; compare Old Swedish kolhuppadher roasted on coals, Swedish kalops, dial. kollops dish of stewed meat
Example Sentences
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But Bawr strode forward, thrust the old men aside, hacked himself off a generous collop, stuck it on his spear-head, and thrust it into the fire.
From In the Morning of Time by Roberts, Charles George Douglas, Sir
Bevis, who maintained his place with great patience and insinuation, had his share of a collop, which was also placed on the well-furnished board; for, like most high-bred dogs, he declined eating waterfowl.
From Woodstock; or, the Cavalier by Scott, Walter, Sir
The auldest o' them said to her mither: "Mither, bake me a bannock, and roast me a collop, for I'm gaun awa' to seek my fortune."
From The Blue Fairy Book by Lang, Andrew
A whisper was the result of this request; but, in the end, a savoury collop was set upon the table.
From Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 2 by Roby, John
God knows thou art a collop of my flesh; And for thy sake have I shed many a tear: Deny me not, I prithee, gentle Joan.
From King Henry VI, Part 1 by Shakespeare, William
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