1. a thick stew made with meat, vegetables, and hardtack or biscuits
Usage: nautical; historical

Examples

• The sailors prepared lobscouse from salt pork and ship’s biscuits.
• Lobscouse was a common meal aboard merchant vessels in the 19th century.
• The cook added potatoes and onions to the lobscouse.
• Maritime museums often display recipes for traditional lobscouse.
• The hearty lobscouse helped sustain crews during long voyages.