smear case

See also: smearcase

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

Borrowed from Pennsylvania German Schmierkaes.

Noun

smear case (uncountable)

  1. (US, Pennsylvania) cottage cheese
    • 1909, Eva Greene Fuller, The Up-To-Date Sandwich Book: 400 Ways to Make a Sandwich, page 108:
      GERMAN CLUB SANDWICH: Thin slices of pumpernickel, rye, and white bread are used for this sandwich. Rub half a pound of smearcase until smooth, add three tablespoonfuls of thick cream and two of melted butter; season with pepper and salt. Spread some of this cheese mixture on a buttered slice of pumpernickel bread, followed by a slice of rye covered with cheese, covered with a slice of buttered white bread. Garnish with slice of pickle.

Usage notes
  • Used in West Virginia and Pennsylvania (reference: An Introduction to Language by Fromkin, Rodman and Hyams, seventh edition, page 451)

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