pepperidge

[ pep-er-ij ]

noun

1. sour gum.

Word History and Origins

Origin of pepperidge¹

First recorded in 1815–25; origin uncertain

Example Sentences

Of course, I refer to the pepperidge, or tupelo, that nondescript among trees; for who ever saw two pepperidge-trees alike?

From Project Gutenberg

It iz az hard tew git an idee into him az it iz tew git a wedge into a pepperidge log.

From Project Gutenberg