an eel that is split, cut into pieces, and broiled or fried
transitive verb
2.
to split, cut up, and broil or fry (an eel)
3.
to treat severely
Word origin
[1590–1600; orig. obscure]This word is first recorded in the period 1590–1600. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: class, jolt, mission, operator, volunteer