"rosbif" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: rosbifs [plural]
Etymology: Borrowed from French rosbif, from English roast beef. Doublet of roast beef. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|fr|rosbif}} French rosbif, {{der|en|en|roast beef}} English roast beef, {{doublet|en|roast beef}} Doublet of roast beef Head templates: {{en-noun}} rosbif (plural rosbifs)
  1. (humorous) An English person (as viewed by the French). Tags: humorous Categories (topical): People

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