Sentence:  But of all the dishes ever brought to table, nothing equals that of the "<WSD>steamer</WSD>." It is made by mincing the flesh of the kangaroo, and with it some pieces of pork or bacon. The animal has not any fat, or scarcely any, in its best season; when the meat is chopped up, it is thrown into a saucepan and covered over with the lid, and left to stew or steam gently by the fire-side: it is, from this method of cooking, called "<WSD>steamer</WSD>." [...] the flesh soon floats in its own rich gravy: it only requires pepper and salt to render it delicious. No one can tell what a <WSD>steamer</WSD> is, unless it has been tasted; it indeed affords an excellent repast, and it is surprising that the <WSD>steamer</WSD>, preserved in tins, has not yet been exported to England. 
Meaning of the word marked with <WSD> tags:  A dish made by cooking diced meat very slowly in a tightly sealed pot with a minimum of flavourings, allowing it to steam in its own juices; "specifically" such a dish made with kangaroo meat. (short=yes) – 1900s.