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ashet
What does ashet mean?
A large flat plate or dish for serving meat; an 'ashet pie' is baked in one.
"Bring the roast through on the big ashet."
Origin
Scots, from French 'assiette' (plate), another Auld Alliance loanword.
Frequently asked questions
What is an ashet?
An ashet is a large flat or oval serving dish, typically used for meat or a roast. An 'ashet pie' is a large flat pie baked in one.
Where does the word ashet come from?
It comes from the French 'assiette' (plate), a loanword from the Auld Alliance between Scotland and France.
How do you pronounce ashet?
It's pronounced 'ASH-et'.
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