Rasher — Rash er (r[a^]sh [ e]r), n. [In sense 1, probably fr. rash, a., as being hastily cooked.] 1. A thin slice of bacon. [1913 Webster] 2. (Zo[ o]l.) A California rockfish ({Sebastichthys miniatus}). [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
rasher — (n.) thin slice of bacon or ham, 1590s, of unknown origin. Perhaps from Middle English rash to cut, variant of rase to rub, scrape out, erase, from O.Fr. raser (see RAZE (Cf. raze)). However, early lexicographer John Minsheu explained it in 1627… … Etymology dictionary
rasher — ► NOUN ▪ a thin slice of bacon. ORIGIN of unknown origin … English terms dictionary
rasher — [rash′ər] n. [< ? obs. rash, to cut < OFr raser: see RAZE] 1. a thin slice of bacon or, rarely, ham, for frying or broiling ☆ 2. a serving of several such slices … English World dictionary
Rasher — Recorded in England as Racher, Raisher, Recher, Rasher, Rasier, Raiser, Rasor, and no doubt others, this is a very interesting surname. It is apparently French and appears in the surviving church registers of the city of London from about the… … Surnames reference
rasher — rash|er [ˈræʃə US er] n BrE a thin piece of ↑bacon or ↑ham rasher of ▪ a rasher of bacon … Dictionary of contemporary English
rasher — UK [ˈræʃə(r)] / US [ˈræʃər] noun [countable] Word forms rasher : singular rasher plural rashers a thin flat piece of bacon or ham … English dictionary
Rasher — Rash Rash, a. [Compar. {Rasher} ( [ e]r); superl. {Rashest}.] [Probably of Scand. origin; cf. Dan. & Sw. rask quick, brisk, rash, Icel. r[ o]skr vigorous, brave, akin to D. & G. rasch quick, of uncertain origin.] 1. Sudden in action; quick; hasty … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
rasher — [[t]ræ̱ʃə(r)[/t]] rashers N COUNT: oft N of n A rasher of bacon is a slice of bacon. [BRIT] (in AM, use slice) … English dictionary
rasher — noun (C) BrE a thin piece of bacon or ham 1 (1): a rasher of streaky bacon … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
