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Meaning of "lobscouse" in the English dictionary

DICTIONARY

ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD LOBSCOUSE

Perhaps from dialect lob to boil + scouse, broth; compare loblolly.

Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.

PRONUNCIATION OF LOBSCOUSE

ˈlɒbˌskaʊs


GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF LOBSCOUSE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Lobscouse is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES LOBSCOUSE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Scouse (food)

Scouse is a type of lamb or beef stew. The word comes from lobscouse, a stew commonly eaten by sailors throughout Northern Europe, which became popular in seaports such as Liverpool.

Definition of lobscouse in the English dictionary

The definition of lobscouse in the dictionary is a sailor's stew of meat, vegetables, and hardtack.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH LOBSCOUSE

Bauhaus · clubhouse · courthouse · farmhouse · greenhouse · guesthouse · house · house-to-house · Klaus · lighthouse · mouse · nous · penthouse · powerhouse · scouse · spouse · steakhouse · Strauss · warehouse · Winehouse

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE LOBSCOUSE

loblolly boy · loblolly man · lobo · lobola · lobolo · lobotomies · lobotomised · lobotomize · lobotomized · lobotomy · lobster · lobster moth · lobster net · lobster Newburg · lobster pot · lobster thermidor · lobster trap · lobsterer · lobsterlike · lobsterman

WORDS THAT END LIKE LOBSCOUSE

beach house · blouse · coffee house · detached house · Father of the House · full house · in-house · lady of the house · Mickey Mouse · Mulhouse · on the house · open house · opera house · steak house · the House · the Mansion House · the White House · Toulouse · town house · White House

Synonyms and antonyms of lobscouse in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «lobscouse» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF LOBSCOUSE

Find out the translation of lobscouse to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of lobscouse from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «lobscouse» in English.
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lobscouse
1,325 millions of speakers
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lobscouse
570 millions of speakers
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lobscouse
510 millions of speakers
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lobscouse
380 millions of speakers
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lobscouse
280 millions of speakers
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lobscouse
278 millions of speakers
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lobscouse
270 millions of speakers
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lobscouse
260 millions of speakers
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lobscouse
220 millions of speakers
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Lobscouse
190 millions of speakers
de

Translator English - German

Labskaus
180 millions of speakers
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lobscouse
130 millions of speakers
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lobscouse
85 millions of speakers
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Lobscouse
85 millions of speakers
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lobscouse
80 millions of speakers
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lobscouse
75 millions of speakers
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लॉस्बॉज
75 millions of speakers
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lobscouse
70 millions of speakers
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lobscouse
65 millions of speakers
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lobscouse
50 millions of speakers
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lobscouse
40 millions of speakers
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lobscouse
30 millions of speakers
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lobscouse
15 millions of speakers
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lobscouse
14 millions of speakers
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lobscouse
10 millions of speakers
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lobscouse
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of lobscouse

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «LOBSCOUSE»

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about lobscouse

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «LOBSCOUSE»

Discover the use of lobscouse in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to lobscouse and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Lobscouse & Spotted Dog: Which It's a Gastronomic Companion ...
A cookbook companion, complete with historical notes, for fans of Patrick O'Brien, historical novels includes authentic early nineteenth-century recipes that characters Jack Aubrey and Stephen Maturin have feasted on, such as Kidney Pudding ...
Anne Chotzinoff Grossman, Lisa Grossman Thomas, 2000
2
Rabble in Arms
We sleep on the floor; but there's a mess table, and you could sleep on that.” “ That's all right,” Arnold said. “I'll go back, get my things, and move right over.” Zelph came aft, tenderly carrying a round-bellied kettle, “Lobscouse, Cap'n Peter!
Kenneth Roberts, 1996
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The United Service Magazine
LOBSCOUSE. INTRODUCTION. The nautical reader will readily comprehend the nature of the dish set before him. For the benefit of others an explanation is necessary. Take salt junk — ditto tripe — ditto pork, in equal quantities — then take ...
‎1862
4
Complete Works of Captain F. Marryatt
It's Latin for lobscouse, depend upon it, father," cried Tom, who was I tiring up the savoury mess with a large wooden spoon. "He be a deadly lively old gentleman, with his dead language. Dinner's all ready. Are we to let go the anchor, or pipe ...
Frederick Marryat, 1850
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Frommer's Denmark
The chef's specialty is grilled beef tenderloin with bitter greens, tomatoes, olive oil , and black truffle essence. Old-time Danes have been coming here for years for the skipper's lobscouse (Danish hash). Glasses of Danish beer sell for 29DKK to  ...
Darwin Porter, Danforth Prince, 2005
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The Log of Mystic Seaport
ia.,__ "tu.;/ Z? mong seafaring dishes, it seems lobscouse is a hopeless cliche, or maybe even pure invention. But in the nineteenth century it was a real, identifiable, if variable dish. What makes scouse, scouse? By looking at a variety of ...
‎1990
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The pilot. The red rover. The two admirals
“Well, sir, the very first dish I mentioned to Mrs. Larder, Sir Wycherly's cook, was lobscouse ; and, would you believe it, gentlemen, the poor woman had never heard of it? I began with a light hand, as it might be, just not to overwhelm her with ...
James Fenimore Cooper, 1893
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Works of J. Fenimore Cooper: The pilot. The Red Rover. The ...
Well, sir, the very first dish I mentioned to Mrs. Larder, Sir Wycherly's cook, was lobscouse ; and, would you believe it, gentlemen, the poor woman had never heard of it ? I began with a light hand, as it might be, just not to overwhelm her with ...
James Fenimore Cooper, 1969
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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Pirates
Lobscouse-the. Everything. Meals. Salmagundi was a form of cold salad that could also be served hot. The name is a bastardization of the medieval French salemine, meaning "highly spiced" or "highly salted." Anything and everything edible ...
Gail Selinger, W. Smith Jr., 2006
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Feeding Nelson's Navy: The True Story of Food at Sea in the ...
The prevailing image of food at sea in the age of sail features rotting meat and weevily biscuits, but this highly original book proves beyond doubt that this was never the norm.
Janet MacDonald, 2004

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «LOBSCOUSE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term lobscouse is used in the context of the following news items.
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Vegetarian twist on a favourite stew dish
Scouse or lobscouse came to mean any cheap, unthickened meat stew, usually comprising lamb or mutton but always containing potatoes. «Darlington and Stockton Times, Jun 15»
2
From Lobscouse to Stovies
GROWING up in Liverpool, I didn't encounter much Scots. Why would I? Scots was 'Hoots mon, och aye the noo' and 'It's a braw, bricht, ... «CommonSpace, Jun 15»
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Bella Caledonia: A wee scrieve oan Scots leid policy
From Lobscouse to Stovies · Katie Gallogly-Swan: Are you lot hawdin yer wheesht? Scots scriever role created to promote and produce work in ... «CommonSpace, Jun 15»
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Numbers: Morpheme Tales II
Then the lobscouse came down and the chickens came home to roost, the cows came home and the camas root boiled at the foot of a friend's ... «The Cryptosphere, Apr 15»
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If the St. John's Morning Show was a soup, what would it be?
@AnthonyGermain Slopscoutch, my Dad's take on lobscouse. You NEVER knew what you'd get in his soup, just like the morning show. «CBC.ca, Apr 15»
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Forgotten food: 11 Great British dishes we no longer eat
More than just a dismissive term for Liverpudlians, Scouse, or Lobscouse, to give it its full name, is a mutton or beef stew, served with onions, ... «Canterbury Times, Apr 15»
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Global Scouse Day is back - the dish of the city
The word comes from lobscouse, a stew commonly eaten by sailors throughout Northern Europe, which became popular in seaports such as ... «Purple Revolver, Feb 15»
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Soul Food: Mark Jordan remembers his nan's delicious lamb stew
As far as I know, my nan's recipe for lobscouse has never been written down, but my family have made it for generations and it never changes ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Feb 15»
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17 Foods All True Northeners Are Devastated To Leave Behind …
The word actually comes from lobscouse, which is a stew commonly eaten by sailors throughout Northern Europe - hence why it's so popular in ... «EntertainmentWise, Jan 15»
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Inside Man: The Sailor
My favorite is something called lobscouse. It's a beef and potato casserole. Imagine a baby's weaning food with a few chunks of reindeer in it. In the south we ... «Men's Fitness, Jan 15»
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