BUCCAN

Buc"can, n. [F. boucan. See Buccaneer.]

1.

Definition: A wooden frame or grid for roasting, smoking, or drying meat over fire.

2. A place where meat is smoked.

3. Buccaned meat.

Buc"can, v. t. [F. boucaner. See Buccaneer.]

Definition: To expose (meat) in strips to fire and smoke upon a buccan.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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AIR

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