giblets
[jib-lits]
- the heart, liver, gizzard, and the like, of a fowl, often cooked separately.
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Origin of giblets
1275–1325; Middle English < Old French gibelet a stew of game; compare French gibelotte rabbit stew
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Contemporary Examples
But for Moore, the most difficult and also most satisfying fait accompli was her giblet gravy.
Historical Examples
Then take out the best pieces of giblet, trim them neatly, and set them aside.
The Skilful CookMary Harrison
"That doesn't signify as Giblet never talks at all," said Jack.
Is He Popenjoy?Anthony Trollope
Strain the sauce, put in the pieces of giblet, and serve hot.
Good Things to Eat as Suggested by RufusRufus Estes
But Giblet, who is the happiest young man of my acquaintance, says that his wife is worth it all.
Is He Popenjoy?Anthony Trollope
Only it won't be a Giblet as long as dear old Lord Gossling can keep the gout out of his stomach.
Is He Popenjoy?Anthony Trollope
giblets
- (sometimes singular) the gizzard, liver, heart, and neck of a fowl
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Word Origin
C14: from Old French gibelet stew of game birds, probably from gibier game, of Germanic origin
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Word Origin and History for giblet
n.
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giblets
n.
mid-15c. (in singular, gybelet), from Old French gibelet "game stew," of uncertain origin, perhaps from Frankish *gabaiti "hunting with falcons," related to Old High German beizan "to fly a falcon," literally "to cause to bite," from bizzan "to bite."
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