Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun Cold mutton broiled; especially, the remains of a shoulder of mutton broiled.
Etymologies
Sorry, no etymologies found.
Support
Help support Wordnik (and make this page ad-free) by adopting the word poor-man-of-mutton.
Examples
-
“We do these things,” he said, “because others do them; but I was bred a plain man at my father’s frugal table, and I should like well would my wife and family permit me to return to my sowens and my poor-man-of-mutton.”
Comments
Log in or sign up to get involved in the conversation. It's quick and easy.