farl
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of farl
1715–25; contraction of fardel a three-cornered cake, originally, the 4th part of a round cake ( Middle English ferdell, representing Old English fēortha dǣl fourth part)
Example Sentences
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In goes the birdie putt, and the early Open leaderboard has a breakfast flavour so Irish it could be served with a soda farl.
From The Guardian ● Jul. 18, 2019
The bannock on the brander Smells sweet for your desire— O my crisp ones I will count not On two sides of the fire; And not a farl has fallen Some evil to foretell!—
From Elves and Heroes by Mackenzie, Donald Alexander
And that is what will be very welcome," said the Captain, "for I have tasted no food since daybreak but a farl of oatcake, which I divided with my horse.
From A Legend of Montrose by Scott, Walter, Sir
She handed me a farl of oatcake and I went away.
From The Narrative of Gordon Sellar Who Emigrated to Canada in 1825 by Sellar, Gordon
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