frypan/frying pan

[Barnhart]

My father (born 1900, in Kansas) frequently used skillet, sometimes frying
pan, never frypan.

My mother (born 1908, in Wisconsin) seldom used skillet, usually frying
pan, never frypan.

I (born 1941, in Chicago) sometimes use skillet, usually frying pan, never
frypan.

Regards,
David K. Barnhart
barnhart at highlands.com

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>>Am I the only person who says "cast-iron pan"?
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>No, you're not alone.  I would say cast iron pan and frying pan.
>Grew up in NYC, and though skillet doesn't sound totally alien, I
>don't think I ever use it unless it's descriptive of something else,
>e.g. from menus or ads (skillet licking good?).
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>Rima
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