I. ˈbred noun
Etymology: Middle English breed, from Old English brēad; akin to Old High German brōt bread, Old English brēowan to brew
Date: before 12th century
1. : a usually baked and leavened food made of a mixture whose basic constituent is flour or meal
2. : food , sustenance
our daily bread
3.
a. : livelihood
earns his bread as a laborer
b. slang : money
• bready ˈbre-dē adjective
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- bread upon the waters
II. transitive verb
Date: 1629
: to cover with bread crumbs
a bread ed pork chop