"Jiggs dinner" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Probably named after the main character in the comic strip Bringing Up Father, whose favourite meal was corned beef and cabbage. Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} Jiggs dinner
  1. (Canada, chiefly Newfoundland) A traditional Sunday evening meal eaten around Newfoundland and Labrador, typically consisting of salted beef boiled with vegetables. Wikipedia link: Jiggs dinner Tags: Canada, Newfoundland Categories (topical): Foods Synonyms: Jiggs’ dinner, jiggs dinner, jiggs’ dinner, boiled dinner

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