bear ham†

DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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the hind leg of a bear, salted and smoked.

Quotations

1829

In Montreal, bear-hams sell well, and are considered by the kitcheners of Canada exquisite in their way.

1952

They put up pickled fish and jellied venison, made pemmican and salted bear hams, pressed goose and duck. . . .