First Known Use: before 12th century
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flitch
noun \ˈflich\
Definition of FLITCH
1
: a side of cured meat; especially : a side of bacon
2
: a longitudinal section of a log
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Origin of FLITCH
Middle English flicche, from Old English flicce; akin to Old High German fleisk flesh — more at flesh
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