Middle English Dictionary Entry
dōren v.
Entry Info
| Forms | dōren v. |
| Etymology | OF dorer |
Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)
Note: Cp. endoren & dorre.
1.
To cover or coat (a roast, etc.) with a glaze.
Associated quotations
- a1450 Hrl.Cook.Bk.(1) (Hrl 279)38 : Dore hem with sum grene þing, percely or ȝolkys of Eyroun.
- a1450 Hrl.Cook.Bk.(1) (Hrl 279)40 : Take a Capoun..Roste hym; & whan he is ynow, dore hem with ȝolkys of Eyroun..Gyngere & Safroun.
- a1475 Liber Cocorum (Sln 1986)p.52 : Dore hit With oute with batere of egges and floure.