This section is from the book "The Cook's Own Book, And Housekeeper's Register", by N. K. M Lee. See also: Larousse Gastronomique.
Zest (a term of art, used by confectioners) is the peel of oranges, lemons, or citrons, cut from top to bottom, in smaill slips or zests, as thin as possible.
 
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