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scouse
What does scouse mean?
A hearty stew of meat, potatoes and onions; the dish gives Liverpudlians and their dialect the name 'Scouse'.
"Me judy cooks a blindin' scouse."
Origin
From 'lobscouse', a sailor's stew, which gave Liverpool people the nickname 'Scousers'.
Frequently asked questions
What is 'scouse'?
It's a hearty Liverpool stew of meat, potatoes and onions, and also the name for the city's dialect and its people.
Where does the word 'scouse' come from?
It comes from 'lobscouse', a sailor's stew, which gave Liverpudlians the nickname 'Scousers'.
Does 'scouse' mean the accent too?
Yes, 'Scouse' also refers to the Liverpool dialect and accent, and a Scouser is a person from Liverpool.
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