goose grease
- the melted fat of the goose, used in domestic medicine as an ointment.
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Origin of goose grease
late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50
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Examples from the Web for goose grease
Historical Examples
There is goose-grease in a box, if the old scars ache at the turn of the weather.
The White CompanyArthur Conan Doyle
However, she sent me a bottle of goose-grease to ward off colds from the “kinder.”
Letters on an Elk HuntElinore Pruitt Stewart
Goose-grease is well enough, but hot mutton taller is better yet.
The Hallowell PartnershipKatharine Holland Brown
Give them air and sunlight, and away with your goose-grease.
The Funny Side of PhysicA. D. Crabtre
Dear Mrs. Louderer, with her goose-grease, her bread, and her delicious "kuchens."
Letters of a Woman HomesteaderElinore Pruitt Stewart