Welsh rarebit

Etymology
Corruption of. First attested by Francis Grose in A Classical Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue  in 1785; he erroneously marked as a corruption (inverting the historical order); this idea may have originated with him, or been widespread at the time.

Pronunciation

 * either like, or like -.

Noun

 * 1) A dish of cheese melted with a little ale and served on toast.

Usage notes

 * Some object to the use of the term “Welsh rarebit” as a foolish error, and prefer.

Translations

 * French: croque galois