Definition
parridge
noun
- a thick porridge or pottage made from grain, typically oatmeal or barley
Usage: archaic; chiefly British
Examples
- In medieval times, parridge was a staple food for common people.
- The cook prepared a warm bowl of parridge for breakfast.
- Parridge made from barley was often served in monasteries.
- The old recipe called for parridge thickened with cream and herbs.