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