1
: a hard brittle biscuit
2
: crackling sense 2
—usually used in plural
Word History
Etymology
Middle English krakenelle
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Time Traveler
The first known use of cracknel was
in the 14th century
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“Cracknel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cracknel. Accessed 7 Dec. 2023.
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