cracknel

noun

crack·​nel ˈkrak-nᵊl How to pronounce cracknel (audio)
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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Cite this Entry

“Cracknel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cracknel. Accessed 12 Dec. 2024.

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