pilot biscuit
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of pilot biscuit
An Americanism dating back to 1830–40
Example Sentences
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They dined that night, quite happily, on a third of their duck, soup made of duck's broth and condensed milk, and half of a pilot biscuit.
From The Blue Envelope by Snell, Roy J. (Roy Judson)
"Well, I call this a fine breakfast," exclaimed Mr. Damon, munching his bacon and eggs, and dipping into his coffee the hard pilot biscuit, which they had instead of bread.
From Tom Swift and His Wireless Message: or, the castaways of Earthquake island by Appleton, Victor [pseud.]
Cheered by the very thought of something to be done, Lucile munched her half of the pilot biscuit and bit of reindeer meat contentedly.
From The Blue Envelope by Snell, Roy J. (Roy Judson)
They decided on pilot biscuit and the always dependable beans.
From Don Strong, Patrol Leader by Heyliger, William
“Meantime we mustn’t forget pilot biscuit and peanut butter for a pocket lunch and shelled peanuts, of course, and rice, and tea and coffee, and sugar, and baking powder.”
From Unexplored! by Chaffee, Allen
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