zwieback

[ zwahy-bak, -bahk, zwee-, swahy-, swee-; German tsvee-bahk ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

zwieback

/ ˈzwiː-; ˈzwaɪˌbæk; ˈtsviːbak /

a small type of rusk, which has been baked first as a loaf, then sliced and toasted, usually bought ready-made

1890–95, Americanism; < German: twice-baked, equivalent to zwie twice + backen to bake. See twi-, bake; biscuit

German: twice-baked

Now, however, he manages his th's perfectly, and I don't think he had Zwieback in his mouth when he talked with me.

Having failed to find him in his cabin, he was bringing him his zwieback and large peasant cup of tea on deck.

Zwieback, zvī′bak, n. biscuit rusk, or a sweet spiced bread toasted.

Perhaps you will allow me to offer you some of our zwieback, put in Miss Campbell, stretching forth her hand for the box.

She must be sure and pack her prayer books and Bible, and twenty pounds of zwieback at the least.

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[gal-uh-maw-free ]

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