n.
Pronunciation: ' b ā -k ə n sometimes -k ə ŋ
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German bahho side of bacon, bah back ― more at BACK
Date: 14th century
1 : a side of a pig cured and smoked
2 : MONEY specifically : money gained through employment or legislation ― usually used in the phrase bring home the bacon