Bread /(brĕd)/

Bread

v. t.
  1. To spread. [Obs.]

Bread

n.
  1. An article of food made from flour or meal by moistening, kneading, and baking.
  2. Food; sustenance; support of life, in general.
    Give us this day our daily bread.
    — Matt. vi. 11

Phrases & Compounds

Aërated bread
See under Aërated.
Bread and butter
means of living.
Brown bread
See Brown bread, under Brown.
Bread tree
See Breadfruit.

Bread

v. t.
  1. To cover with bread crumbs, preparatory to cooking; as, breaded cutlets. (Cookery)