spitchcock

[ spich-kok ]

noun
  1. an eel that is split, cut into pieces, and broiled or fried.

verb (used with object)
  1. to split, cut up, and broil or fry (an eel).

  2. to treat severely.

Origin of spitchcock

1
First recorded in 1590–1600; origin obscure

Words Nearby spitchcock

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British Dictionary definitions for spitchcock

spitchcock

/ (ˈspɪtʃˌkɒk) /


noun
  1. an eel split and grilled or fried: Compare spatchcock

Origin of spitchcock

1
C16: of unknown origin; see spatchcock

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