Dunmow flitch

[archiemac]

What does the expression 'Dunmow flitch' mean?

[allen ives]

Dunmow (North Essex) used to hold an annual festival, one prize being a 'Flitch', or side of bacon.

[chris-l]

I believe that the flitch was awarded as a prize to a recently-married couple who had not had an argument over the previous 12 months - and could prove it!

[tester]

This gave rise to the popular expression "Bring home the bacon"