oatcake

[ oht-keyk ]

noun

1. a cake, usually thin and brittle, made of oatmeal.

oatcake

/ ˈəʊtˌkeɪk /

noun

1. a brittle unleavened oatmeal biscuit

Word History and Origins

Origin of oatcake¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; oat + cake

Example Sentences

Then he ate ravenously of the cold wild-fowl and oatcake which George had provided.

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There was enough in that great sea cauldron for two more such meals as this, and the oatcake barrel was full.

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This was followed by the handing round of oatcake, cheese, and whisky, and afterwards shortbread and more whisky.

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They eat but one meal, and that late at night, oatcake and butter being their usual food.

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As we passed an open door, the pleasant smell of oatcake baking came suddenly upon me.

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