SPITCHCOCK Definition & Meaning

spitchcock

[ spich-kok ]

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noun

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

verb (used with object)

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

spitchcock

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noun

an eel split and grilled or fried Compare spatchcock

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of spitchcock¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; origin obscure

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of spitchcock¹

C16: of unknown origin; see spatchcock

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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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