brown betty

noun

a baked dessert made of apples or other fruit, breadcrumbs, sugar, butter, spice, etc.

An Americanism dating back to 1860–65

Goddard's mare, Brown Betty, welcomed him with a whinny of delight, and he stopped a moment to caress her.

Little Brown Betty came and refilled, from a crock of brown foaming ale, the mug which he had emptied.

He watched Little Brown Betty until she had filled his mug, and the froth ran over the top.

Fetch me another glass, lass, said he to little Brown Betty.

A great wave rushed after them and swept Brown Betty from her feet.

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