A diner's stewed fish

Diners

From the name "diner", it's clear that this phrase originated in the United States, specifically in the early 20th century, as a colloquialism for a small restaurant or eatery.The word "diner" itself is believed to have originated from the German word "Dienststube", meaning "service room" or "waiter's room", which was used by train conductors to serve food and drinks to passengers.The first diner restaurant is often attributed to Frank J. Wisner, who opened a small restaurant called the "Diner" in Washington, D.C. in 1896.

Stewed

The word "stewed" has its roots in Old English, where "stidon" referred to a mixture of food, often meat or vegetables, cooked together in liquid.In Middle English, the word "stew" came from the Old French word "estouer", meaning "to stew" or "to boil", which was used to describe the process of cooking food in liquid.

The word "stewed" eventually came to be used to describe the dish itself, often referring to a hearty or comforting meal made with a mixture of ingredients cooked together.

Fish

The word "fish" has its origins in Old English, where it referred to the food itself, rather than its catch.In Old Norse, the word "fisk" referred to a type of fish or seafood, which was later adopted into Middle English as "fish".In the 17th century, the word "fish" came to be used to describe a type of food, as well as the fish itself.

Dinner

The word "dinner" originates from the Old English word "dīnere", meaning "meat or feast", which referred to a meal eaten in the evening.In Old French, the word "dîner" referred to "meat" or "dinner", and was later adopted into Middle English as "dinner".The word "dinner" eventually came to be used to describe the meal itself, often referring to a formal or formalized meal eaten at a specific time of day.

Dessert

The word "dessert" originates from the Old French word "desservir", meaning "to set aside" or "to lay aside", which referred to the act of serving a meal.In Middle English, the word "dessert" referred to the final course of a meal, often a sweet or rich dessert.The word "dessert" eventually came to be used to describe the dessert course itself, often referring to a sweet treat served after the main meal.

Dish

The word "dish" originates from the Old English word "disce", which referred to a piece of food or a plate.In Middle English, the word "dish" referred to a container or a plate, often used to hold food.The word "dish" eventually came to be used to describe the act of preparing or serving food, as well as the container itself.

Gravy

The word "gravy" originates from the Old French word "grandes", meaning "great" or "large", which referred to a rich and savory sauce.In Middle English, the word "gravy" referred to a thick and flavorful sauce made from the juices and leftovers of a meal.The word "gravy" eventually came to be used to describe the sauce itself, often referring to a rich or savory sauce served over a main dish.

Boil

The word "boil" originates from the Old English word "bōl", which referred to a cauldron or a pot of boiling water.In Middle English, the word "boil" referred to a process of heating water or food in a cauldron or pot.The word "boil" eventually came to be used to describe the act of heating or cooking food, as well as the liquid used to do so.