edgebone
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of edgebone
By folk etymology
Example Sentences
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Pope the actor, well known for his devotion to the culinary art, received an invitation to dinner, accompanied by an apology for the simplicity of the intended fare—a small turbot and a boiled edgebone of beef.
From Project Gutenberg
It is infinitely superior either to the round or edgebone, and certainly not so extravagant as the last-named joint.
From Project Gutenberg
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