choke-dog

alternative chockdog

1. BritishobsoleteslanguncountableA very hard cheese. Attributed variously to counties of the West Country of the United Kingdom such as Devon, Dorset and the Isle of Wight.

   As there was absolutely nothing to do but to grin and bear it, we made a breakfast of smoked salmon, "choke-dog," and tea; then shouldered our packs.

   1897 August 28, F. J. Church, “In the Land of the Shag”, in Recreation, volume 7, number 2, page 123

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   Bought a little bit of Gruyere cheese, instead of our domestic choke-dog concern. When did I ever purchase anything for my own eating? But I will say no more of that. And now to the bread-mill.

   1826 June 14, Walter Scott, edited by Douglas, David, The Journal of Sir Walter Scott, New York: Harper & Brothers, published 1891, page 137

   As I have said before, the Dorsetshire hind is undoubtedly under-fed. Bread and "choke-dog", as he calls his county's cheese, […] these are the chief items in his bill of fare.

   1870 February 28, “Our Working People and How They Live: The Dorsetshire Hind”, in Good Words, page 98

   Synonyms: Isle of Wight Rock

2. USobsoleteuncountableAny of several plants in the genus Gonolobus.

   Synonyms: angle pod