n. & v.
n. 1 a a small fragment, esp. of bread. b a small particle (a crumb of comfort). 2 the soft inner part of a loaf of bread. 3 sl. an objectionable person.
v.tr. 1 cover with breadcrumbs. 2 break into crumbs.
[ OE cruma ]
n. & v.
n. 1 a a small fragment, esp. of bread. b a small particle (a crumb of comfort). 2 the soft inner part of a loaf of bread. 3 sl. an objectionable person.
v.tr. 1 cover with breadcrumbs. 2 break into crumbs.
[ OE cruma ]
Concise Oxford English dictionary. Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка. 2012