pikelet
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of pikelet
C18: from Welsh bara pyglyd pitchy bread
Example Sentences
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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
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
"I'd go into a trap for a pikelet," said Wally, warming to his task.
From Captain Jim by Bruce, Mary Grant
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
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