The Macaroni were a group of 18th century dandies who from 1770 to 1775 led the fashion, and infuriated the church. They imitated extravagant Continental fashions - having derived their fashion in Italy - and were distinguished by wearing an immense knot of artificial hair, a very small cocked hat, jacket, waist-coat, and small clothes all worn very tight against the body and carrying a long walking-stick ornamented with tassels. The Macaronis were infamous for their gambling, drinking and duelling and around 1773 were described as the curse of Vauxhall Gardens. Research Macaroni
Macaroni is a tubular form of pasta, usually served with a sauce, originating from the 16th century, and originally eaten at feasts honouring the dead. Originally macaroni was boiled in broth and served dressed with cheese, butter and spices. Research Macaroni
Macaroni pudding was a sweet desert popular during the Victorian times, comprising macaroni or spaghetti, broken into one centimeter lengths and boiled in milk until tender, before sugar, butter, lemon rind and beaten eggs were added to the mixture and the whole baked for about half-an-hour in a low oven. Research Macaroni Pudding
Macaroni is a derogatory slang expression for an Italian.
Macaroni is London Cockney rhyming slang for pony (25 pounds).
Macaroni is London Cockney rhyming slang for excrement (pony and trap). Research Macaroni
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