The wiener and its warming (and the OED)

[Joel S. Berson]

At 10/31/2011 01:21 PM, Charles C Doyle wrote:
>I think we have an American regional issue here (though DARE omits
>it):  In northernish parts, one can barbecue wieners or hamburger
>patties or chicken breasts for a few minutes on a barbecue, which
>could be a small grill on the deck, and drop-in neighbors can then
>join in a barbecue.

And if you don't invite the neighbors, you're not "having a
barbecue", just barbecuing something.

Joel

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