supon †

[< Am.E < Du. sappaen mush < Algonk.; cf. Massachusett saupáum softened by water]

DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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supawn and (older) supporne

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cornmeal mush; hasty pudding.

1852

We shall have a glorious summer, mon ami, no doubt, and a fine flourishing crop, and Kate is a good hand at making supporne.

1905

I well remember when "sup-on" and milk was our morning repast.

1958

This sup-on is made of Indian corn, ground and boiled for several hours, then eaten with milk, butter, sugar, etc.