spitchcock Meaning, Definition & Usage

Spitch"cock` transitive verb
Etymology
1st spit + cock.
Definitions
  1. (Cookery) To split (as an eel) lengthwise, and broil it, or fry it in hot fat.
Spitch"cock` noun
Definitions
  1. (Cookery) An eel split and broiled.

Webster 1913