Definition of meat
b
: the edible part of something as distinguished from its covering (such as a husk or shell)
2
: animal tissue considered especially as food:
4a
: the core of something : heart
b
: pith sense 2b
a novel with meat
5
: favorite pursuit or interest
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The first known use of meat was before the 12th century
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