Short commons

"Short commons" in a Sentence (2 examples)

The master, in his cook's uniform, stationed himself at the copper; his pauper assistants ranged themselves behind him; the gruel was served out; and a long grace was said over the short commons.

Kitty, the cook, who took life 'aisy', kept him on short commons.

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