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gigot
What does gigot mean?
A leg cut of lamb or mutton, standard in Scottish butchers.
"I'll take a gigot chop for the tea."
Origin
Scots, from French 'gigot' (leg of mutton), a survival of the Auld Alliance's French influence.
Frequently asked questions
What is a gigot?
A gigot is a leg cut of lamb or mutton, a standard term at Scottish butchers. A 'gigot chop' is cut across the leg.
Where does the word gigot come from?
It comes from the French 'gigot' (leg of mutton), a surviving loanword from the Auld Alliance between Scotland and France.
How do you pronounce gigot?
In Scots it's usually said 'JIG-ot', with a soft 'g' at the start.
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