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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 February 27, 2009 at 12:04 AM Fresh sliced meat is a great thing, a great list though...Raul

David Welch February 26, 2009 at 9:09 AM This is interesting, I had no idea so many were lost. Your work is a dedicated endeavor

Phyllis Babcock February 24, 2009 at 1:30 PM Interesting use of language. Funny, how some get forgotten. Language is changing constantly. God Bless Phyl

Carrie Richards February 24, 2009 at 8:29 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 February 24, 2009 at 6:20 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 February 24, 2009 at 5:51 AM I am digging this piece my friend..so well done.

Michael Degenhardt February 24, 2009 at 5:29 AM I would agree that they are lost, because I never found them nor understand some LOL Very creative. Michael

Laurie Ginn February 24, 2009 at 4:41 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 February 24, 2009 at 4:26 AM Oh wow, sadly lost on me. Will try to look them up. Interesting indeed. Love, Shar