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griddlecake

American  
[grid-l-keyk] / ˈgrɪd lˌkeɪk /

noun

  1. a thin cake of batter cooked on a griddle; pancake.


Regionalisms

See pancake.

Etymology

Origin of griddlecake

First recorded in 1775–85; griddle + cake

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Jack proceeded to carry out his promise, and when breakfast was ready presented a griddlecake, all flowing with melted butter, to the dog, which was as big as could be made in the frying-pan.

From The Voyage of the Rattletrap by Wilder, H. M.

"You won't have to challenge, for I like them myself; and if you 'll trust me we 'll have a griddlecake party here in this room some evening."

From A Cry in the Wilderness by Waller, Mary E. (Mary Ella)

"Wal," says he, "I guess I'll have another griddlecake, Samantha."

From The Universal Reciter 81 Choice Pieces of Rare Poetical Gems by Various

"Dreadful cold shack, though!" muttered Bates, conveying a quarter of a griddlecake to his mouth.

From Good Cheer Stories Every Child Should Know by Dickinson, Asa Don

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