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breadstuff

American  
[bred-stuhf] / ˈbrɛdˌstʌf /

noun

  1. grain, flour, or meal for making bread.

  2. any kind of bread.


Etymology

Origin of breadstuff

An Americanism dating back to 1785–95; bread + stuff

Example Sentences

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So to-day I opened a bag of flour to ascertain if we were to have any breadstuff.

From The Last Cruise of the Saginaw by Read, George H.

And some baked breadstuff dainties on a platter.

From Astounding Stories of Super-Science, November, 1930 by Various

Here the troops suffered as seldom during the war for provisions, especially breadstuff.

From History of Kershaw's Brigade by Dickert, D. Augustus

Plasmon biscuit, imported from England, is the most nutritious breadstuff I have ever used.

From Scouting For Girls, Official Handbook of the Girl Scouts by Bacon, Josephine Dodge Daskam

"Say!" said Skinski to me, after we had ordered some breadstuff for the leading lady, "you're not such a late train with the sleight-of-hand gag yourself, Mr. Manager!"

From You Can Search Me by McHugh, Hugh

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