sea bread

noun

1. ship biscuit; hardtack.

Word History and Origins

Origin of sea bread¹

First recorded in 1830–40

Example Sentences

I first came across sea bread in Rooi-Els, on the Western Cape of South Africa.

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The worst drought in half a century in the United States and poor crops from the Black Sea bread basket have lifted world prices of staples such as corn, wheat and soybeans.

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Meanwhile, food prices have risen after the worst drought in half a century in the United States and poor crops from the Black Sea bread basket hit corn, wheat and soybean supplies.

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Sky and sea, bread and honey, woman and song, all are celebrated on "the fields of praise."

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Whilst I was munching the tasteless piece of sea bread, sitting in the intense blackness, pining for the fresh air and the sunshine, and wondering how much longer I was to wait for Back's summons to emerge, the hatch was raised.

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