short commons

English - Turkish

Definition of short commons in English Turkish dictionary

yiyecek kıtlığı

English - English

Definition of short commons in English English dictionary

Meagre rations

The master, in his cook's uniform, stationed himself at the copper; his pauper assistants ranged themselves behind him; the gruel was served out; and a long grace was said over the short commons.

minimal meal, scarce food ration, meal that provides a minimal amount of nutrition

Hyphenation

Short Com·mons

Turkish pronunciation

şôrt kämınz

Pronunciation

/ˈsʜôrt ˈkämənz/ /ˈʃɔːrt ˈkɑːmənz/