Etymology

all-dressed

Today it means: Having all the standard or expected toppings, dressings, condiments, seasonings, etc. Full definition →

French toute garnie
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The story

  1. French · calque oftoute garnie
  2. English todayall-dressed

Calque of French toute garnie. From tout (“all”) + garnir (“garnished”), literally “all the garnishings”

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