"Scotch egg" meaning in All languages combined

See Scotch egg on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: Scotch eggs [plural]
Etymology: Various theories; see Wikipedia. Perhaps associated with the verb scotch in some sense. Etymology templates: {{m|en|scotch}} scotch Head templates: {{en-noun}} Scotch egg (plural Scotch eggs)
  1. An English savoury snack consisting of a hard-boiled egg wrapped in sausage meat and breadcrumbs. Wikipedia link: Scotch egg Categories (topical): Foods

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