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scrod

[ skrod ]

noun

, Fishing, Cooking.
  1. a classification of small food fish, especially a young Atlantic cod or haddock, usually prepared by filleting or splitting.


scrod

/ skrɒd /

noun

  1. a young cod or haddock, esp one split and prepared for cooking
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of scrod1

An Americanism dating back to 1835–45; of uncertain origin
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Word History and Origins

Origin of scrod1

C19: perhaps from obsolete Dutch schrood, from Middle Dutch schrode shred (n); the name perhaps refers to the method of preparing the fish for cooking
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Example Sentences

To prepare this dish, broil the scrod according to the directions given in Art. 39.

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