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A figgin is a small short-crust pasty containing raisins, according to [[the Dictionary of Eye-Watering Words]]. Figgins seem to be a popular coffee-time snack in Ankh-Morpork, but the word is also used as a euphemism for something by which you would not want to be hung. It would seem that there is a history of baked goods having an... intimate... double meaning (See [[Twopenny Upright]]) | A '''figgin''' is a small short-crust pasty containing raisins, according to [[the Dictionary of Eye-Watering Words]]. Figgins seem to be a popular coffee-time snack in Ankh-Morpork, but the word is also used as a euphemism for something by which you would not want to be hung. It would seem that there is a history of baked goods having an... intimate... double meaning (See [[Twopenny Upright]]) | ||
== | ==Figgin as a euphemism== | ||
*The oath of allegiance of the [[Elucidated Brethren of the Ebon Night]], contained a description of the horrors that would befall a traitor, ending: "...and his ''figgin'' placed upon a spike." | * The oath of allegiance of the [[Elucidated Brethren of the Ebon Night]], contained a description of the horrors that would befall a traitor, ending: "...and his ''figgin'' placed upon a spike." | ||
*It is said that [[Mad Lord Snapcase]] was, upon his overthrow, strung up by his ''figgin''. This indicates that either language has changed a lot or that there is some horrible aspect to being suspended next to a teacake. | * It is said that [[Mad Lord Snapcase]] was, upon his overthrow, strung up by his ''figgin''. This indicates that either language has changed a lot or that there is some horrible aspect to being suspended next to a teacake. | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
*[[Book:Guards! Guards!|Guards! Guards!]] | * [[Book:Guards! Guards!|Guards! Guards!]] | ||
*[[Book:Interesting Times|Interesting Times]] | * [[Book:Interesting Times|Interesting Times]] | ||
*[[Book:Feet of Clay|Feet of Clay]] | * [[Book:Feet of Clay|Feet of Clay]] | ||
*{{NOC}} (Contrary to the above definition, the recipe given in this book contains no raisins.) | * {{NOC}} (Contrary to the above definition, the recipe given in this book contains no raisins.) | ||
==On Roundworld== | ==On Roundworld== | ||
In Lancashire and the Manchester area, a "figgin" is perhaps better known as a {{wp|Chorley_cake|"Chorley Cake"}}, and very nice it is too. | In Lancashire and the Manchester area, a "figgin" is perhaps better known as a {{wp|Chorley_cake|"Chorley Cake"}}, and very nice it is too. | ||
[[Category:Food and drink]][[de:Wabbel]] | [[Category:Food and drink]][[de:Wabbel]] | ||
Latest revision as of 15:26, 22 July 2019
A figgin is a small short-crust pasty containing raisins, according to the Dictionary of Eye-Watering Words. Figgins seem to be a popular coffee-time snack in Ankh-Morpork, but the word is also used as a euphemism for something by which you would not want to be hung. It would seem that there is a history of baked goods having an... intimate... double meaning (See Twopenny Upright)
Figgin as a euphemism
- The oath of allegiance of the Elucidated Brethren of the Ebon Night, contained a description of the horrors that would befall a traitor, ending: "...and his figgin placed upon a spike."
- It is said that Mad Lord Snapcase was, upon his overthrow, strung up by his figgin. This indicates that either language has changed a lot or that there is some horrible aspect to being suspended next to a teacake.
Appearances
- Guards! Guards!
- Interesting Times
- Feet of Clay
- Nanny Ogg's Cookbook (Contrary to the above definition, the recipe given in this book contains no raisins.)
On Roundworld
In Lancashire and the Manchester area, a "figgin" is perhaps better known as a "Chorley Cake", and very nice it is too.