English Explanatory Dictionary

pilot bread

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

hardtack

Word forms

pilot bread

Etymology

So named because of its original popularity with seafarers (pilots) as a long-lasting staple food.

Synonyms

pilot biscuit sea biscuit sea bread ship bread ship's biscuit ship biscuit

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