frumenty
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of frumenty
1350–1400; Middle English frumentee < Old French, equivalent to frument grain (< Latin frūmentum ) + -ee -y 3
Example Sentences
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Alongside meat, people ate pies, puddings and frumenty – a sweet porridge made with wheat, eggs, milk and sugar.
From Salon ● Dec. 23, 2024
O son, why didst thou not smear that frumenty on the soles of thy feet as well?
From The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 4 Books 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 by Ganguli, Kisari Mohan
The general helped his guest to cornbread and himself began upon frumenty.
From The Long Roll by Johnston, Mary
As soon as I was asked, I caused hot frumenty to be brought and offered to the ascetic.
From The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 4 Books 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 by Ganguli, Kisari Mohan
Having eaten some, he quickly said unto me, "Do thou, O Krishna, take some of this frumenty and smear all thy limbs with it!"
From The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 4 Books 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 by Ganguli, Kisari Mohan
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