fitless cock

Definition

  • Scotland
    Oatmeal, shredded suet and finely chopped onion (2:1:1) brought together with beaten egg, shaped in the form of a chicken, wrapped in a floured cloth and boiled for two hours.
    Also called dry goose
    (Note Fitless cock was traditionally eaten on Shrove Tuesday)
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