What does the word lard mean?

Usage examples for lard

  1. Add a little salt and stir in yolks of 3 eggs, 1 cup milk, 1 tablespoon of lard and butter melted. – The-Suffrage-Cook-Book by Kleber, L. O., Mrs.
  2. A good plan to prevent oil from freezing and yet have a good quality of oil is to mix two parts of lard oil with one part of kerosene. – Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II by Joshua Rose
  3. Butter will give enough salt- with lard add a pinch. – Dishes & Beverages of the Old South by Martha McCulloch Williams