Blithebread

/ˈblaɪð brɛd/ noun

Definition

An archaic or dialectal term for bread made with or containing blite (a leafy green vegetable).

Etymology

Compound word combining 'blithe' (possibly confused historically with 'blite') and 'bread.' This appears to be a regional or historical term that conflated the plant name with usage in baking.

Kelly Says

This word shows how food history gets lost in language—we're not even sure how common blite bread actually was, because the term almost completely disappeared from English!

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