First recorded in 1795–1805
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The sausage roll, like the cup of chocolate, was soon followed by another; and a big Bath bun completed a debauch of which Dr. Bompas would undoubtedly have disapproved.
From The Camera Fiend by Hornung, E. W. (Ernest William)
“Thanks, no,” said the baronet, changing his position, giving his hat a turn, and flourishing out the Bath bun, which fell upon the carpet before him.
From Lady Maude's Mania by Fenn, George Manville
Brioche.—A sort of light cake, rather like Bath bun, but not sweet, having as much salt as sugar in it.
From The Girl's Own Paper, Vol. VIII, No. 355, October 16, 1886 by Peters, Charles
"Well, sir, a Bath bun and a glass of milk," Bertie replied, looking vainly round the enormous table in search of his favourite dainty.
From Little Folks (November 1884) A Magazine for the Young by Various
By four o'clock there was I sitting outside that confectioner's, wearing enough pennies to buy the shop out, and yet not a Bath bun to the good!
From Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 147, November 4, 1914 by Various
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