porterhouse

English

noun
Definitions
  • (historical) A public house where porter was sold; often also served steaks, chops etc.
  • A cut of beef taken from the thick end of the short loin; it has a T-shaped bone and a large piece of tenderloin; a porterhouse steak.

Etymology

Compound from English porter + English house (a house, company).

Origin

English

house

Gloss

a house, company

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