We fat all creatures else to fat us. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
fatted — fat|ted [ˈfætıd] adj →kill the fatted calf at ↑kill1 (15) … Dictionary of contemporary English
fatted — adjective see kill the fatted calf kill 1 (14) … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
fatted — /ˈfætəd/ (say fatuhd) adjective 1. fattened. –phrase 2. kill the fatted calf, to make lavish preparation, especially of food, for a guest. {fat + t + ed2} …
fatted — adjective Etymology: from past participle of fat (III) : fattened, fat killed for him the fatted calf Lk 15:30 (Revised Standard Version) … Useful english dictionary
Fatted calf — is a metaphor or symbol of festive celebration and rejoicing for someone s long awaited return. It derives from the parable of the prodigal son in the New Testament. In biblical times, people would often keep at least one piece of livestock that… … Wikipedia
fatted — adjective Made fat; fattened … Wiktionary
fatted — adj. fattened, fatty, containing fat fæt n. oily substance present in the bodies of animals and in some plants v. fatten, make fat; gain weight, become fat adj. overweight; containing fat; thick; sleek; rich; fertile; good (Slang) … English contemporary dictionary
kill the fatted calf — To celebrate or welcome lavishly or extravagantly • • • Main Entry: ↑calf kill the fatted calf see under ↑calf1 • • • Main Entry: ↑fat kill the fatted calf See under ↑calf1 • • • … Useful english dictionary
kill the fatted calf — If you kill the fatted calf, you have a celebration, usually to welcome someone who s been away a long time … The small dictionary of idiomes
kill the fatted calf — to celebrate in order to welcome a friend or relative that you have not seen for a long time. Annie s coming home, let s kill the fatted calf! … New idioms dictionary
