Rosbif, is a French term derived from roast beef and is actually
used to describe the cooking method used, which was a popular among
the British, and has since been used as a slightly derogatory term
for the British, much like the British refer to the French as
frogs, and Americans refer to the British as limeys. Rosbif is also
used to describe the cooking of Roast Lamb and other meats eg
"Rosbif de Mouton".