Burgu

[Alliegid]

Not sure if that is spelt right, but my dad always used to call porridge " bonny bouncing burgu" In my mind it is possibly something that his dad called it, in the navy. Dad is now in his 80's & can't remember too well, so any enlightenment would be welcome. Thanks

[boxtops]

Have a look at http://www.anu.edu.au.../aus_words/wwi/B1.php
Burgoo is indeed WW1 slang for porridge!

[Alliegid]

Wow boxtops - that is really helpful. Big thanks :o)

[boxtops]

Alliegid, I must tell you - having given you this answer, I am now reading Cynthia Harrold Eagles "Foreign Fields" about WW1, and what did I read this morning - the officer's batman serves up mince and biscuit - which he calls burgoo! I would not have know the term before - what a coincidence!

[brenda]

Always had bergoo for brekkie as a child , lived with my Grandad , he was a WW1 man , it was porridge , hot sweet and lovely.