foresey

noun

fore·​sey
ˈfōrˈsī
plural -s
Scottish
: a cut of beef including the prime ribs and usually some of the more anterior ribs

Word History

Etymology

fore- + Scots sey

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“Foresey.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/foresey. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.

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