Harriet Lane

English

Etymology

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

Noun

Harriet Lane (uncountable)

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