rosbif
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of rosbif
from French, from English roast beef , considered as being typically English
Example Sentences
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When I wanted cutlets, I was told they were "off," and when I asked for "cold rosbif," that was "off" too.
From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 99, September 20, 1890 by Various
Potato salad was next in demand and cooked tongue and rosbif disappeared rapidly.
From Molly Brown of Kentucky by Speed, Nell
For instance, in one place he calls a publisher a "rosbif ambulant," which phrase Madame Hanska had applied to a certain Englishman she once met in Saint Petersburg.
From Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 13 Little Journeys to the Homes of Great Lovers by Hubbard, Elbert
Here may the Yankee find his pumpkin-pie and sherry-cobblers, the Englishman his rosbif, the German his sauerkraut, the Italian his macaroni.
From My Unknown Chum by Fairbanks, Charles Bullard
"Eccelenza, you wanta good, naisy, rosbif, you comma longsida me!"
From Among the Brigands by De Mille, James
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