fat hen
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Mother left with me a baked chicken, the same being a big, fat hen full of stuffing, rich in sage and onions; also some mince pie, old time doughnuts, and cucumber pickles.
From The Story of a Common Soldier of Army Life in the Civil War, 1861-1865 by Leander Stillwell
A fine fat hen, peacefully picking a worm, found the tables suddenly turned.
From Harper's Round Table, September 10, 1895 by Various
Three wild geese, two ducks, and a big fat hen.
From Games for the Playground, Home, School and Gymnasium by Jessie Hubbell Bancroft
She stood like a great fat hen at the door, with her white widow's skirts outspread like wings, and guarded her chickens effectually.
From Things as They Are Mission Work in Southern India by Amy Carmichael
For chicken pullao, take a good fat hen, not too old, cut up and stew until almost tender.
From The Khaki Kook Book A Collection of a Hundred Cheap and Practical Recipes Mostly from Hindustan by Mary Kennedy Core
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