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salt shake

American  

noun

South Midland U.S.
  1. a salt shaker.


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When reduced to a glaze, add the fresh butter and a seasoning of salt; shake the stewpan about well, and when the butter is well mixed with the carrots, serve.

From The Book of Household Management by Beeton, Mrs. (Isabella Mary)

When they are a nice brown lift the basket from the fat, sprinkle with salt, shake the grease from them and remove with a skimming spoon, drain on paper and serve at once.

From The Golden Age Cook Book by Dwight, Henrietta Latham

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