Antonyms for suet


Grammar : Noun
Spell : soo-it
Phonetic Transcription : ˈsu ɪt


Definition of suet

Origin :
  • late 14c., "solid fat formed in the torsos of cattle and sheep," probably from an Anglo-French diminutive of sius, the nominative use of sue, seu "tallow, grease," from Old French sieu "tallow," from Latin sebum "tallow, grease" (see sebum).
  • As in tallow : noun fat
  • As in fat : noun overweight, adipose tissue
Example sentences :
  • If properly made, it will be light and flaky, and the suet imperceptible.
  • Extract from : « Directions for Cookery, in its Various Branches » by Eliza Leslie
  • Add to it the suet, sugar, and currants, which should be well washed and dried.
  • Extract from : « The Skilful Cook » by Mary Harrison
  • Serve with carrots and turnips, and yeast, Norfolk, or suet dumplings.
  • Extract from : « The Skilful Cook » by Mary Harrison
  • Lay a paste of suet in a bason, put in the rolled steaks, cover the bason with a paste, and pinch the edges to keep in the gravy.
  • Extract from : « The Cook and Housekeeper's Complete and Universal Dictionary; Including a System of Modern Cookery, in all Its Various Branches, » by Mary Eaton
  • Shred half a pound of suet very fine, grate into it half a pound of French roll, a little nutmeg, and the rind of a lemon.
  • Extract from : « The Cook and Housekeeper's Complete and Universal Dictionary; Including a System of Modern Cookery, in all Its Various Branches, » by Mary Eaton
  • If suet is used it should be fresh, chopped fine and freed from all skin.
  • Extract from : « Desserts and Salads » by Gesine Lemcke
  • When I'm ill I go flabby as suet, But you keep the pot at full bile!
  • Extract from : « The Confessions of a Caricaturist, Vol 2 (of 2) » by Harry Furniss
  • A candle would have been welcome, provided it was made from suet.
  • Extract from : « The Young Treasure Hunter » by Frank V. Webster
  • Tradition said that it was composed of the best rump-steaks and suet, and cost 1s.
  • Extract from : « Stray Leaves from an Arctic Journal; » by Sherard Osborn
  • I have always believed the veal infant's hair is curled in suet.
  • Extract from : « A Village of Vagabonds » by F. Berkeley Smith

Synonyms for suet

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