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boiled sweet

noun

, British.


boiled sweet

noun

  1. a hard sticky sweet of boiled sugar with any of various flavourings


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The boiled sweet potato is, however, a most excellent article.

Cut cold boiled sweet potatoes into eighths lengthwise, fry in deep fat until brown, drain on soft paper, and sprinkle with salt.

Peel cold, boiled sweet potatoes and cut lengthwise in slices one-half inch thick.

Bring to a boil and cook until it becomes thick, then add six boiled sweet potatoes.

Almost half a boiled tongue, a quart jar of hot coffee, some boiled sweet potatoes, and half an apple pie.

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