Harriet Lane

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Named after the mistress of Henry Wainwright (1832–1875), whom he murdered, storing her body parts in parcels. Compare Fanny Adams.

Noun[edit]

Harriet Lane (uncountable)

  1. (UK, nautical slang, obsolete, derogatory) Tinned meat.
    Synonym: Fanny Adams
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