"liberty sandwich" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: liberty sandwiches [plural]
Etymology: Coined during wartime because of antipathy toward the Germans and their language; see liberty cabbage. Etymology templates: {{m|en|liberty cabbage}} liberty cabbage Head templates: {{en-noun}} liberty sandwich (plural liberty sandwiches)
  1. (US, historical) A hamburger. Tags: US, historical Categories (topical): Sandwiches Related terms: liberty cabbage, liberty sausage, liberty steak Coordinate_terms: freedom fries, freedom bread, freedom toast
    Sense id: en-liberty_sandwich-en-noun-UZTnF1Jz Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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