The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Spitchcock \Spitch"cock`\, v. t. [1st spit + cock.] (Cookery) To split (as an eel) lengthwise, and broil it, or fry it in hot fat. [1913 Webster]The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Spitchcock \Spitch"cock`\, n. (Cookery) An eel split and broiled. [1913 Webster]