goose grease

noun

1. the melted fat of the goose, used in domestic medicine as an ointment.

Word History and Origins

Origin of goose grease¹

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50

Example Sentences

After using the soap and water, apply again the dilute claret wine and the goose grease.

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Give them air and sunlight, and away with your goose-grease.

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Under his directions, Miss Leslie clarified a bowl of bird fat–goose-grease, Blake called it,–and dressed his hands.

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"A little goose grease may help," he drawled, with a knowing glance at Grandon and Larry.

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If Rolf had been at home with his mother, she would have rubbed his black and swollen ankle with goose grease.

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