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The most famous "story" regarding the beef loin is the legendary tale of how the earned its name through a royal knighthood. The Legend of Sir Loin

The word "sirloin" actually comes from the Old French word surloigne . beef loin

He tapped the meat and declared, —symbolically knighting the steak for its superior taste. The Truth Behind the Name The most famous "story" regarding the beef loin

While it's a charming piece of folklore, the real origin of the word is more linguistic than royal: beef loin