pilot biscuit

noun

1. hardtack.

pilot biscuit

noun

1. another term for hardtack

Word History and Origins

Origin of pilot biscuit¹

An Americanism dating back to 1830–40

Example Sentences

There Bunny, his father and Bunker Blue had some hot clam chowder, with big crackers called "pilot biscuit," to eat with it.

From Project Gutenberg

Not a fish, not a hunk of venison, not a pilot biscuit was on their sled.

From Project Gutenberg