Jiggs dinner en · NOUN
Etymology
Probably named after the main character in the comic strip Bringing Up Father, whose favourite meal was corned beef and cabbage.
Meanings
- (Canada, Newfoundland) A traditional Sunday evening meal eaten around Newfoundland and Labrador, typically consisting of salted beef boiled with vegetables.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
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| jiggs dinner | alternative | lexicographic | |
| jiggs' dinner | alternative | lexicographic | |
| Jiggs' dinner | alternative | lexicographic |