potstick
/ˈpɒtstɪk/Now regional
noun
A stick for stirring the contents of a pot or tub; specifically (chiefly Irish English and Scottish ) one for stirring porridge cooked in a large pot.
Origin
Late Middle English; earliest use found in Edward, Duke of York (fl. c1373–1415), magnate. From pot + stick.
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