Fricasseing

/ˌfrɪkəˈsiːɪŋ/ verb

Definition

Alternative spelling of fricasseeing; the act of preparing fricassee.

Etymology

Variant spelling of the present participle, showing how verbs ending in -ee can be conjugated either as fricasseeing or fricasseing.

Kelly Says

English spelling is tricky with -ee verbs—do you drop the e or keep it? Different style guides have battled over 'fricasseing' versus 'fricasseeing' for centuries!

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