English Explanatory Dictionary

bread and salt

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A noun used mainly in historical expressions referring to the custom of using bread and salt to make solemn an oath or affirmation.

Word forms

bread and salt

Derived words

take bread and salt
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