Help deciphering convict record

[shanreagh]

And perhaps with an occupation of plain cook, she had access to the food which may have contributed to a stout physique. 
Sue

Ha ha. Agree with stout and also that it was related to health, heartiness, well built and whereas too small and people wondered about Phthsis (TB)

[stephie_brissie]

I've enjoyed reading all your comments and notes.  I've always thought stout people were short, but of course whoever the transcriber was, it might have meant something slightly different to them. If she was skimming food all I can say is "good on her", lucky she wasn't caught!