spotted dick


spotted dick

noun

Definition of SPOTTED DICK

British
: a pudding made with suet and currants or raisins —called also spotted dog

Origin of SPOTTED DICK

dialect dick pudding, probably from the name Dick
First Known Use: 1849

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