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stirabout


stir·about

noun \ˈstər-ə-ˌbat\

Definition of STIRABOUT

: a porridge of Irish origin consisting of oatmeal or cornmeal boiled in water or milk and stirred

First Known Use of STIRABOUT

1682

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