French bread

noun

: a crusty white bread baked usually in long thin loaves

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of French bread was in the 15th century

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“French bread.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/French%20bread. Accessed 8 Oct. 2024.

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French bread

noun
: a crusty bread usually baked in long thin loaves

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