Etymology

porterhouse

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Today it means: A cut of beef taken from the thick end of the short loin; it has a T-shaped bone and a large piece of tenderloin; a porterhouse steak. Full definition →

First used 19th c.
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The story

From porter + house.

First known use, by meaning

  • from 19th c. A cut of beef taken from the thick end of the short loin; it has a T-shaped bone and a large piece of tenderloin; a porterhouse steak.
  • from 18th c. A public house where porter was sold; often also served steaks, chops etc.

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