roast
The origin and history of roast.
Etymology
From Old French rostir, "to roast or torture with fire," ultimately from a Germanic root — the comedic "roast" sense grew out of the idea of someone being figuratively "grilled."
The origin and history of roast.
From Old French rostir, "to roast or torture with fire," ultimately from a Germanic root — the comedic "roast" sense grew out of the idea of someone being figuratively "grilled."
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