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Definition of Spotted dick
1. Noun. A suet pudding containing currants.
Geographical relationships: Britain, Great Britain, U.k., Uk, United Kingdom, United Kingdom Of Great Britain And Northern Ireland
Definition of Spotted dick
1. Noun. A steamed suet pudding containing dried fruit, usually currants; traditional in England. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Spotted Dick
Literary usage of Spotted dick
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Publications by English Dialect Society (1887)
"(2) a spotted dick is also a suet dumpling with currants in it; the same as SPECKT
BAW. Spreed [spree-d], r.rt. to spread; pret. ..."
2. The Folk-speech of South Cheshire by Thomas Darlington (1887)
"spotted dick [spot-id Dik] \ s. (1) a large, spotted marble used Spotty [spot'i] /
as a ... (2) a spotted dick is also a suet dumpling with currants in it ..."
3. Longman's Magazine by Charles James Longman (1897)
"I'd quite forgot you wanted to see me make Spotted .Dick. I'll run and get some
currants directly, that I will.' And she left the room with a step that was ..."
4. Longman's Magazine by Charles James Longman (1897)
"I'd quite forgot you wanted to see me make spotted dick. I'll run and get some
currants directly, that I will.' And she left the room with a step that was ..."
5. Journalby California Legislature by California Legislature (1886)
"_- _ spotted dick _ .. Black Duke Boar—Six Months Old and Under One Year.
Stubby 2d Second Pen... _. Stubby 3d _ California Girl Bertha Bess Breeding Sow. ..."
6. British Dogs, Their Points, Selection, and Show Preparation by William D. Drury (1903)
"Other judges thought Dr. James's spotted dick, though not so good in contrast of
colour, was superior in formation. Since the foregoing, some of the best ..."
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