| 单词 | ginger comfit |
| 释义 | > as lemmasginger comfit ginger comfit n. now historical preserved ginger; a piece of confectionery made of this. [Compare also the following, although it is unclear whether they should be interpreted as showing an Anglo-Norman or a Middle English phrase (perhaps more likely the former; compare Middle French gingimbre confit (14th cent.)): 1365 in J. T. Fowler Extracts Acct. Rolls Abbey of Durham (1898) I. 127 Octo coffynȝ de Anys comfytt genger comfytt et geloffers, 8s. 1401–2 in J. T. Fowler Memorials Church SS. Peter & Wilfrid, Ripon (1888) III. 208 In ij unc. gingergumfet et annes, 6d. ΘΚΠ the world > food and drink > food > dishes and prepared food > preserve > [noun] > preserved ginger gingerbread1228 ginger comfit1842 1842 G. Read Guide to Trade, Confectioner ix. 55 Ginger Comfits.—Flavour gum paste with powdered ginger, make it into small balls. 2009 H. Mantel Wolf Hall (U.S. ed.) v. ii. 405 After they get up from the table his guests eat ginger comfits and candied fruits. < as lemmas |
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