Well attestedFrom the people of the place
Welsh rarebit
noun · first attested 18th century
The dish is a joke at Wales's expense that outlived the joke.
Melted seasoned cheese served on toast.
52.3500°N -3.6333°W · Q25
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- From the people of the place
- Confidence
- Well attestedThe place link is the standard scholarly account.
- Attested
- 18th century
- Part of speech
- noun
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Wales
- In English
Welsh rarebit
It began as Welsh rabbit, mocking a meal without meat. Rarebit is a later, politer respelling of the same phrase.
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