Main Entry:

ba·con

Pronunciation:

\ˈbā-kən sometimes -k^əŋ\

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 smoked2: money ; specifically : money gained through employment or legislation —usually used in the phrase bring home the bacon