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noun
A type of gruel made from oatmeal, oft-served historically in poorhouses, sailors' ships, etc.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: obsolete, uncountable
Topics: nautical, transport
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noun
A thin broth generally prepared by soaking hardtack in water, and frying with pork fat/lard.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: obsolete, uncountable
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History
Unknown and much-speculated (compare lobscouse and other fancifully-named hardy foods), but possibly Irish in root.
