Definition of crumb
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: a small fragment especially of something baked (such as bread)
b
: a porous aggregate of soil particles
2
: bit
a crumb of good news
3
: the soft part of bread
4
slang
: a worthless person
crumb
verb
crumbed; crumbing; crumbs
Definition of crumb (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: to break into crumbs
2
: to cover or thicken with crumbs
3
: to remove crumbs from
crumb a table
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The first known use of crumb was before the 12th century
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