Frumenties

/ˈfruːməntiz/ noun

Definition

Plural of frumenty; multiple servings or batches of the grain-based porridge dish.

Etymology

Plural form of 'frumenty,' an English word derived from Old French frumente, which comes from Latin frumentum (grain). The '-ies' plural reflects English phonetic adaptation of the original French '-é' ending.

Kelly Says

Frumenties were eaten at medieval feasts and remain part of some British regional traditions—it's fascinating that a food word made the journey from Latin through French to English and stayed relatively stable in form despite centuries of language change.

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