Bath bun

noun

1. a round, sweet bun, usually containing raisins, citron, etc.

bath bun

noun

1. a sweet bun containing spices and dried fruit

Word History and Origins

Origin of Bath bun¹

First recorded in 1795–1805

Word History and Origins

Origin of Bath bun¹

C19: from Bath , where it was originally made

Example Sentences

I cannot even cheer myself with an ancient bath bun, a glass of cloudy beer, or two penny-worth of acidulated drops.

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It was disappointing, and troublesome too, because she had to carry the Bath bun about with her so long.

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And I bought a shell-box and a bath bun, and closed my eyes, and lay musing in an agony of soul.

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Just then Flora came running up to the carriage door with a huge Bath bun in her hand.

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I put it into her hand as I spoke; a bath bun that I had been carrying with me, in case I did not get home to luncheon.

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