Allicker

Allicker

AL-ik-er ˈalɪkər
Noun

Vinegar.

Example Sentences

"Pass t'allicker."
"Put some allicker on."

Etymology & History

Yorkshire dialect word for vinegar. Etymology uncertain, possibly corruption or children speech. Regional Yorkshire term.

Word Details

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Region
Yorkshire
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Era
1800s
Language
none
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Formality
informal

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