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Gammon: meaning, definitions and examples

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gammon

 

[ หˆษกรฆmษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

food type

Gammon is a type of cured meat that is typically made from the hind leg of a pig. It is similar to ham but is usually sold uncooked and requires further cooking. It can be boiled, baked, or grilled, often served with a glaze. Gammon is a popular dish in the United Kingdom and is often served as part of a festive meal, especially during holidays. It can be enjoyed hot or cold and is sometimes used in sandwiches.

Synonyms

bacon, ham, pork

Examples of usage

  • We had a delicious gammon joint for dinner.
  • The gammon steak was grilled to perfection.
  • She served gammon with a sweet glaze.
  • I love making sandwiches with leftover gammon.
Context #2 | Noun

board game

Gammon is also a term used in the game of backgammon. It refers to a situation where a player wins a game while the opponent has not borne off any of their pieces. Winning in this manner earns the player a higher score, reflecting a significant advantage during the game. This term highlights the skill and strategy involved in backgammon, as well as the importance of reducing the opponent's chances of success.

Synonyms

triumph, victory

Examples of usage

  • I won the game with a gammon!
  • She was skilled enough to achieve a gammon against her rival.
  • It's rare to get a gammon in competitive play.
  • He celebrated his gammon victory during the tournament.

Translations

Translations of the word "gammon" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น gammon

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅˆเคฎเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Gammon

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ gammon

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะตะผั–ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ gammon

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฎใƒฃใƒขใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท gammon

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ gammon

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gammon

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐฌ๋จผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุบุงู…ูˆู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gammon

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ gammon

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅŒ้™†

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ gammon

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gammon

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะณะฐะผะผะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ›แƒ›แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gammon

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ gammon

Etymology

The word 'gammon' originated from the Middle English term 'gammon', meaning ham or a cured hind leg of a pig, which itself comes from the Old Northern French 'gammon' and earlier 'gambe', meaning leg. The earliest recorded use dates back to the late 14th century. The culinary aspect of gammon has its roots in older traditions of preserving meat through curing, a practice that was essential for sustaining food supplies before the advent of refrigeration. As for the gaming context, 'gammon' in backgammon comes from the same lineage and was adopted in the 16th century, where it denoted a specific outcome in the game. The dual meaning of 'gammon' reflects the rich culinary and gaming heritage, both rooted in traditions that emphasized skill, preservation, and strategy.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,005, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.