Etymology
Origin of breadstuff
Example Sentences
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As I have before said, 60,000,000 bushels of breadstuff were thus pushed through Buffalo in the open months of the year 1861.
From North America — Volume 1 by Trollope, Anthony
Here the troops suffered as seldom during the war for provisions, especially breadstuff.
From History of Kershaw's Brigade by Dickert, D. Augustus
"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
She is commanded by Lieutenant Ruducoff of the Russian navy, and is here to be freighted with wheat to supply that settlement with breadstuff.
From What I Saw in California by Bryant, Edwin
Acorns were their main staple article of breadstuff, and they are still used by the present generation whenever they can be obtained.
From Indians of the Yosemite Valley and Vicinity Their History, Customs and Traditions by Clark, Galen
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