FATBACK


Meaning of FATBACK in English

/fat"bak'/ , n.

1. Chiefly South Midland and Southern U.S. the fat and fat meat from the upper part of a side of pork, usually cured by salt.

2. a menhaden.

3. the bluefish, Pomatomus saltatrix.

4. a mullet.

[ 1700-10, Amer.; FAT + BACK 1 ]

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