Solomon Gundy

British

/ ˈɡʌndɪ /

noun

a dish of salted marinated herring in vinegar and spices

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Etymology

Origin of Solomon Gundy

from _salmagundi

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Solomon Gundy

Anyway, like many another of its kind, Sanchia's Town was born, has lived and died like old Solomon Gundy.'

From The Desert Valley by Gregory, Jackson

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