Plural of loaf: shaped masses of bread, usually baked in an oven.
From Old English 'hlāf,' related to Germanic roots. 'Loaf' is one of the oldest English words, predating many basic food terms.
The word 'loaf' is so ancient it influenced language—the Old English word likely came from a root meaning 'to turn' or 'to shape,' describing the baking process itself.
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