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Meaning of OFFAL

Pronunciation:  'oful

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [n]  viscera and trimmings of a butchered animal often considered inedible by humans
 
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 See Also: organs, variety meat

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Of"fal\, n. [Off + fall.]
1. The rejected or waste parts of a butchered animal.
2. A dead body; carrion. --Shak.
3. That which is thrown away as worthless or unfit for use;
   refuse; rubbish.
         The off als of other profession.      --South.
 
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