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In the Carvery

I sauce a capon but chine a salmon I spoil the hen but truss the chicken I lift the swan but disember the heron I side a haddock yet disfigure a peacock A mallard I unbrace but a coney I unlace Olde English terms Now lost without trace

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Raul Moreno

Date: 2/27/2009 12:04:00 AM

Fresh sliced meat is a great thing, a great list though...Raul

David Welch

Date: 2/26/2009 9:09:00 AM

This is interesting, I had no idea so many were lost. Your work is a dedicated endeavor

Phyllis Babcock

Date: 2/24/2009 1:30:00 PM

Interesting use of language. Funny, how some get forgotten. Language is changing constantly. God Bless Phyl

Carrie Richards

Date: 2/24/2009 8:29:00 AM

Hope that those of us who aren't familiar with all these English terms, won't be in a "fowl" mood after reading this :) Well done, Brian! ~ Carrie

Robin L. Gass

Date: 2/24/2009 6:20:00 AM

I am another who has never heard these interesting terms, Brian. Vry creative write that sparks my imagination and curiosity. Thank opu for sharing! Love, Robin

Christopher Higgins

Date: 2/24/2009 5:51:00 AM

I am digging this piece my friend..so well done.

Michael Degenhardt

Date: 2/24/2009 5:29:00 AM

I would agree that they are lost, because I never found them nor understand some LOL Very creative. Michael

Laurie Ginn

Date: 2/24/2009 4:41:00 AM

Sounds like English diner slag but Im sure its much more important. Im with Sharon, I'll have to look them up later.WOW Brian what control you have,,with the type of a few words you have two women going for information. Laurie

Sharon Winter

Date: 2/24/2009 4:26:00 AM

Oh wow, sadly lost on me. Will try to look them up. Interesting indeed. Love, Shar