First Known Use: 13th century
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mutton
noun mut·ton \ˈmə-tən\
: the meat of an adult sheep used as food
Full Definition of MUTTON
: the flesh of a mature sheep used for food
— mut·tony \ˈmə-tən-ē, ˈmət-nē\ adjective
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Origin of MUTTON
Middle English motoun, mutton, sheep, from Anglo-French mutun ram, sheep, mutton, of Celtic origin; akin to Old Irish molt wether
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mutton
noun mut·ton \ˈmə-tən\
Definition of MUTTON for Kids
: the meat of an adult sheep
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