smoke-dry

[ smohk-drahy ]

verb (used with object)

, smoke-dried, smoke-dry·ing.

1. to dry or cure (meat or other food) using smoke.

verb (used without object)

, smoke-dried, smoke-dry·ing.

1. to become dried by smoke:

   to be eaten as soon as it smoke-dries.

Word History and Origins

Origin of smoke-dry¹

First recorded in 1695–1705

Example Sentences

This led to a system of working whereby it was possible to smoke-dry sheets thoroughly in from twelve to fourteen days.

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No game was to be found, and she was compelled to kill the horses, and smoke-dry their flesh.

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As for the fruit, ’tis better to beat it down from the tree, some little time before they fall off themselves; thus they will the better keep, or else you must smoke-dry them.

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For lack of salt, they smoke-dry them, which always leaves an unpleasant taste, and the fish spoil easily.

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I won't half smoke-dry th' old beggar then!

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