MUTTON


Meaning of MUTTON in English

mut ‧ ton /ˈmʌtn/ BrE AmE noun

[ Date: 1200-1300 ; Language: Old French ; Origin: moton '(male) sheep' ]

1 . [uncountable] the meat from a sheep ⇨ lamb

2 . mutton dressed as lamb British English used to describe, in a disapproving way, someone who is wearing clothes that are usually worn by younger people

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