transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈbā-kən sometimes ]
-k ə ŋ 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