Cracknels

/ˈkræknəlz/ noun

Definition

Plural of cracknel; multiple hard, crisp biscuits that break with a crackling sound.

Etymology

Simple plural formation of 'cracknel,' maintaining the onomatopoetic sense of something crispy and breaking. Commonly used in historical cooking texts and merchant records.

Kelly Says

In Shakespeare's time, cracknels were given as romantic gifts and mentioned in love poems—they were fancy treats, not everyday snacks!

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