ship biscuit

noun

: hardtack

called also ship bread

Word History

First Known Use

1797, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ship biscuit was in 1797

Dictionary Entries Near ship biscuit

Cite this Entry

“Ship biscuit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ship%20biscuit. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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