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pikelet

British  
/ ˈpaɪklɪt /

noun

  1. a dialect word for a crumpet

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of pikelet

C18: from Welsh bara pyglyd pitchy bread

Example Sentences

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The sturdy pikelet held up to the juicy fruit concoction, and a light squeeze of fresh Meyer lemon finished things off properly.

From Salon • Mar. 26, 2022

At first glance, a pikelet might look exactly like a pancake.

From Salon • Mar. 26, 2022

My favorite is a mixture of freshly whipped cream and lemon curd, which makes for a tasty combination of sweet and tangy, similar to the sourdough pikelet itself.

From Salon • Mar. 26, 2022

She would herself pour some hot water into the slop basin, and put a pikelet on a plate thereon, covered, to keep warm for father.

From Clayhanger by Bennett, Arnold

"I'd go into a trap for a pikelet," said Wally, warming to his task.

From Captain Jim by Bruce, Mary Grant

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