fig-sew en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈfɪɡˌsuː/
- /ˈfɪɡˌsjuː/
Etymology
From fig + sew (“broth, gravy, juice”).
Meanings
- (countable, dialectal, historical, uncountable) Ale boiled with wheaten bread and figs, a common Good Friday dish.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| fig-sews | Number=Plur | lexicographic |