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mincemeat (dict)
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MincemeatMincemeat was originally a conglomeration of bits of meat and dried fruit and spices, created as an alternative to smoking or drying for preservation. Mincemeat containing actual meat has become less common over the years. The customary form today typically consists of raisins, spices, and bits of apple or pear, and sometimes tomato and suet. Mincemeat may also contain currants, candied fruits, and brandy, rum or other liquor. This mixture can be made at home, but is also available either canned or dried. The commonest use is in a mincemeat tart or mince pie but there are many kinds of pastry including mincemeat (see also fruitmince). The term mincemeat has become a common image, even perhaps a clich. To make mincemeat out of one's adversary is to impose defeat in an especially complete and humiliating manner.
Operation Mincemeat was a World War II plan used by Allied forces to deceive its Axis counterparts by planting a body with false secret papers where it would be found by German spies.
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