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Word: Sandwich
Speech Type: Noun
mid 18th century: named after the 4th Earl of Sandwich (1718–92), an English nobleman said to have eaten food in this form so as not to leave the gaming table
ˈsan(d)wɪtʃ
ˈsan(d)wɪdʒ
an item of food consisting of two pieces of bread with a filling between them, eaten as a light meal
Short Definition:item of food consisting of two pieces of bread with filling
Examples:- a ham sandwich
relating to a sandwich course
Short Definition:relating to sandwich course
Examples:- the degree includes a sandwich year
Word: Sandwich
Speech Type: Verb
ˈsan(d)wɪtʃ
ˈsan(d)wɪdʒ
insert or squeeze (someone or something) between two other people or things, typically in a restricted space or so as to be uncomfortable
Short Definition:insert or squeeze person or thing between two other people or things
Examples:- the girl was sandwiched between two burly men in the back of the car
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