basket mealn. a meal served (as in a public house) in a small basket rather than on a plate.
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1976 Leicester Mercury 16 July 1/1 (advt.) Basket meals available every evening.
1981 R. LewisSeek for Justice v. 148 The main floor itself was packed with small tables where men and women sat, beer glasses and basket meals in front of them.