mincemeaty

Adjective

mincemeaty (comparative more mincemeaty, superlative most mincemeaty)

1. Resembling or characteristic of mincemeat.
   • A spicy mincemeaty fragrance appeared to cling to her big motherly apron; […]1872 December, “The Old Squire’s Wrath. A Thanksgiving Story.”, in Western Enterprise, volume 1, number 4, Parsons, Kan., page 6, column 5
   • I selected the mincemeat, tart and crusty — not the best mincemeat pie I’ve ever eaten — but better than most and chockful of mincemeaty richness.1982 January 22, Dannye Romine, “The Meeting Place On Broad Street In Mooresville”, in The Charlotte Observer, Charlotte, N.C., page 2D, column 4
2. With mincemeat.
   • If you have always considered mincemeat tarts as dessert, here’s a big surprise. These hot mincemeat tarts are served with turkey, no less. They have been fixed specially as a relish to go with turkey. They are sprightly of flavor, completely mincemeaty, yet without the rich sweetness usually...1963 November 20, “New Relish: Spice Up Your Turkey With Mincemeat Tarts”, in The La Crosse Tribune, volume 59, number 186, La Crosse, Wis., page 16
   • Steaming fresh-from-the-oven breads taste especially good on nippy, fall days. So when it’s cold outside, warm-up your insides with a piping-hot, quick bread treat — “mincemeaty,” walnut-crunchy muffins.1968 November 20, “Mincemeat-Walnut Muffins-⁠-Good!”, in Valley Times, volume 31, number 280, San Fernando Valley, Calif., page 11, column 1