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countable and uncountable, plural suets
The fatty tissue that surrounds and protects the kidneys; that of sheep and cattle is used in cooking and in making tallow. quotations examples
[T]he ſevvet of oxen […] is alſo good againſt the inflammation of the eares, the ſtupidity and dulneſſe of the teeth, the running of the eyes, the vlcers and rimes of the mouth, and ſtiffneſſe of the neck.
1607, Edward Topsell, “Of Cowes”, in The Historie of Fovre-footed Beastes. […], London: […] William Iaggard, page 83
Many seed-eating birds also need animal fat and protein which they obtain from insects, animal carcasses, and suet.
1996, Laura Erickson, Sharing the Wonder of Birds with Kids
Some jays, chickadees, nuthatches, and titmice regularly feed at suet; others seem never to indulge.
1998, Alan Pistorius, Everything You Need to Know About Birding and Backyard Bird Attraction