roast 1. To cook meat, fish, etc, by heat, as before the fire or in an oven. He could roast, and seethe, and broil, and fry.... Read More
Brawn 1. A muscle; flesh. Formed well of brawns and of bones. (Chaucer) 2. Full, strong muscles, especially. Of the arm or... Read More
Alkali Origin: f. Alcali, ultimately fr. Ar. Alqali ashes of the plant saltwort, fr. Qalay to roast in a pan, fry. 1. Soda... Read More
