Definition of forcemeat
: finely chopped and highly seasoned meat or fish that is either served alone or used as a stuffing — called also
farce
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From her book, Eighmey also recommends period-appropriate forcemeat balls—the kind Franklin would have feasted on in 1740s Philly—infused with mace, nutmeg and cloves.
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Origin and Etymology of forcemeat
force (alteration of 2farce) + meat
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First Known Use: circa 1688
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