spitchcock

[ spich-kok ]

noun

1. an eel that is split, cut into pieces, and broiled or fried.

verb (used with object)

1. to split, cut up, and broil or fry (an eel).
2. to treat severely.

spitchcock

/ ˈspɪtʃˌkɒk /

noun

1. an eel split and grilled or fried Compare spatchcock

Word History and Origins

Origin of spitchcock¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; origin obscure

Word History and Origins

Origin of spitchcock¹

C16: of unknown origin; see spatchcock

Example Sentences

The Sea, Sir, where the Emperor's Fisherman casting his Nets, drew me up, and took me for a strange and monstrous Fish, Sir,—and as such, presented me to his Mightiness,—who going to have me Spitchcock'd for his own eating— Doct.

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To spitchcock is to split lengthwise, as an eel, and then broil. p.

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