sea bread

noun

1. ship biscuit; hardtack.

Word History and Origins

Origin of sea bread¹

First recorded in 1830–40

Example Sentences

I first came across sea bread in Rooi-Els, on the Western Cape of South Africa.

From The Guardian

The worst drought in half a century in the United States and poor crops from the Black Sea bread basket have lifted world prices of staples such as corn, wheat and soybeans.

From Reuters

Meanwhile, food prices have risen after the worst drought in half a century in the United States and poor crops from the Black Sea bread basket hit corn, wheat and soybean supplies.

From Reuters

Sky and sea, bread and honey, woman and song, all are celebrated on "the fields of praise."

From Time Magazine Archive

Whilst I was munching the tasteless piece of sea bread, sitting in the intense blackness, pining for the fresh air and the sunshine, and wondering how much longer I was to wait for Back's summons to emerge, the hatch was raised.

From Project Gutenberg