To-bread
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: To-bread is a noun meaning (obsolete) An extra loaf added by bakers to every dozen, completing a baker's dozen.
Meaning
(obsolete) An extra loaf added by bakers to every dozen, completing a baker's dozen.
Example Sentences
The number thirteen is also sometimes known as a "baker's dozen," because it was formerly a common practice to give thirteen loaves for twelve, the extra piece being called the in-bread or to-bread.
Word Forms
- to-breads
Synonyms for to-bread
Depending on context, synonyms include in-bread.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include in-bread, brotus, bread, loaf, bakery, cheat-bread.
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