breadstuff

American  

[bred-stuhf] / ˈbrɛdˌstʌf /

noun

1. grain, flour, or meal for making bread.

2. any kind of bread.

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Etymology

Origin of breadstuff

An Americanism dating back to 1785–95; bread + stuff

Example Sentences

This was the first place since we left Los Angeles where we could buy any kind of breadstuff, and we were here enabled to get a change of diet, including greens.

From Death Valley in '49 by Manly, William Lewis

The Roman frontier was again widened by the conquest of the Mediterranean basin: the acquisition of Sicily and Sardinia ended breadstuff farming as the staple on the Italian peninsular.

From Roman Farm Management The Treatises of Cato and Varro by Harrison, Fairfax

Here the troops suffered as seldom during the war for provisions, especially breadstuff.

From History of Kershaw's Brigade by Dickert, D. Augustus

Griddle cakes, flapjacks, or breadstuff of some kind had to be produced also; coffee in a pot that looked big enough for a hotel, with condensed milk, and a meal apiece for their dinner-hour.

From I've Married Marjorie by Widdemer, Margaret

"Say!" said Skinski to me, after we had ordered some breadstuff for the leading lady, "you're not such a late train with the sleight-of-hand gag yourself, Mr. Manager!"

From You Can Search Me by McHugh, Hugh