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Origin of "tassie"
I'm writing a brochure for a tea-party for a local charity fundraiser. I want to explain the origin of some of the names for the sweets and savouries commonly served at teas. (Scone, crumpet, "devilled" or potted meats, clotted cream, lemon curd, etc.) One head-scratcher here is the pastry called "Pecan Tassie", which is a tiny pastry cup filled with baked chopped nuts, egg, sugar etc. We are making and serving these.
"Tassie" in my best dictionary comes from the Scottish for cup. A "Silver Tassie" can mean a trophy. My instincts tell me that the French "tas" for cup has got to figure in here somewhere. I have been all over the 'net ... can someone enlighten me please?
Chris
"Tassie" in my best dictionary comes from the Scottish for cup. A "Silver Tassie" can mean a trophy. My instincts tell me that the French "tas" for cup has got to figure in here somewhere. I have been all over the 'net ... can someone enlighten me please?
Chris
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(Email Removed) had it: [nq:1]I'm writing a brochure for a tea-party for a local charity fundraiser. I want to explain the origin of some ... has got to figure in here somewhere.
- (Email Removed) had it: [nq:1]I'm writing a brochure for a tea-party for a local charity fundraiser.
- I want to explain the origin of some ...
- has got to figure in here somewhere.
- I have been all over the 'net ...
- [/nq] The French word is "la tasse" - that might help you search.
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(Email Removed) had it:
[nq:1]I'm writing a brochure for a tea-party for a local charity fundraiser. I want to explain the origin of some ... has got to figure in here somewhere. I have been all over the 'net ... can someone enlighten me please?[/nq]
The French word is "la tasse" - that might help you search. Scotland and France had an ancient alliance, of course, so it's quite possible.
[nq:1]I'm writing a brochure for a tea-party for a local charity fundraiser. I want to explain the origin of some ... has got to figure in here somewhere. I have been all over the 'net ... can someone enlighten me please?[/nq]
The French word is "la tasse" - that might help you search. Scotland and France had an ancient alliance, of course, so it's quite possible.
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[nq:1]I'm writing a brochure for a tea-party for a local charity fundraiser. I want to explain the origin of some ... has got to figure in here somewhere. I have been all over the 'net ... can someone enlighten me please?[/nq]
The French for cup is "tasse".
Extract from:
tass
â??noun Chiefly Scot.
1. a cup or small goblet, esp. an ornamental one.
2. the contents o
The French for cup is "tasse".
Extract from:
tass
â??noun Chiefly Scot.
1. a cup or small goblet, esp. an ornamental one.
2. the contents o
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[nq:1]Extract from: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/tassie tass -noun Chiefly Scot. 1. a cup or small goblet, esp. an ornamental one. 2. the contents of a cup or goblet; a small draught, as of liquor. Also, tassie. (Origin: 1475-85; earlier tasse OT, decades ago on a tour of the Royal Worcester china
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Mike Lyle had it:
[nq:1]OT, decades ago on a tour of the Royal Worcester china factory I bought one of their coffee-cups as a ... glaze, the silver is now visibly tarnished: it really does seem to be true that everything is porous.[/nq]
China? Ha! Porcelain, please.
We have an extensive Worcester dinner service which we've built up over the years. I daren't think how much it would cos
[nq:1]OT, decades ago on a tour of the Royal Worcester china factory I bought one of their coffee-cups as a ... glaze, the silver is now visibly tarnished: it really does seem to be true that everything is porous.[/nq]
China? Ha! Porcelain, please.
We have an extensive Worcester dinner service which we've built up over the years. I daren't think how much it would cos
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[nq:2]OT, decades ago on a tour of the Royal Worcester ... seem to be true that everything is porous.[/nq]
[nq:1]China? Ha! Porcelain, please.[/nq]
Huh? Bone china is a particular kind of porcelain, no?
Mike.
[nq:1]China? Ha! Porcelain, please.[/nq]
Huh? Bone china is a particular kind of porcelain, no?
Mike.
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Mike Lyle had it:
[nq:1]Huh? Bone china is a particular kind of porcelain, no?[/nq]
Oh, sure, they make china, but the name is "Worcester Porcelain factory". At least it used to be - I think it's just called "Royal Worcester" now.
David
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[nq:1]Huh? Bone china is a particular kind of porcelain, no?[/nq]
Oh, sure, they make china, but the name is "Worcester Porcelain factory". At least it used to be - I think it's just called "Royal Worcester" now.
David
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[nq:2]Huh? Bone china is a particular kind of porcelain, no?[/nq]
[nq:1]Oh, sure, they make china, but the name is "Worcester Porcelain factory". At least it used to be - I think it's just called "Royal Worcester" now.[/nq]
Ah, right: I see what you mean. Yes, I'm sure you're right on the first count (I used a small "c"), and I think you are on the second, too. Probably been bought up by V
[nq:1]Oh, sure, they make china, but the name is "Worcester Porcelain factory". At least it used to be - I think it's just called "Royal Worcester" now.[/nq]
Ah, right: I see what you mean. Yes, I'm sure you're right on the first count (I used a small "c"), and I think you are on the second, too. Probably been bought up by V
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Mike Lyle had it:
[nq:2]Oh, sure, they make china, but the name is "Worcester ... be - I think it's just called "Royal Worcester" now.[/nq]
[nq:1]Ah, right: I see what you mean. Yes, I'm sure you're right on the first count (I used a small "c"), and I think you are on the second, too. Probably been bought up by Volkswagen or somebody, anyhow.[/nq]
Ah, now that is quite interesting. Fo
[nq:2]Oh, sure, they make china, but the name is "Worcester ... be - I think it's just called "Royal Worcester" now.[/nq]
[nq:1]Ah, right: I see what you mean. Yes, I'm sure you're right on the first count (I used a small "c"), and I think you are on the second, too. Probably been bought up by Volkswagen or somebody, anyhow.[/nq]
Ah, now that is quite interesting. Fo
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[nq:2]Ah, right: I see what you mean. Yes, I'm sure ... too. Probably been bought up by Volkswagen or somebody, anyhow.[/nq]
[nq:1]Ah, now that is quite interesting. For four years in the 80s, Royal Worcester was owned by London International - a business better known for its rubber goods including Durex (=AusE Sellotape). David (that last aside was a joke, OK?)[/nq]
Good thing you scotche
[nq:1]Ah, now that is quite interesting. For four years in the 80s, Royal Worcester was owned by London International - a business better known for its rubber goods including Durex (=AusE Sellotape). David (that last aside was a joke, OK?)[/nq]
Good thing you scotche
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