(cooking) A type of bread prepared from flour that is sifted or bolted to a greater degree than common flour.

(religion) A type of wafer used in the celebration of Mass.

Synonym of sowbread

plural of bread-room

plural of bread pill

Synonym of focaccia

(obsolete, dated, UK) To be in a dilemma; to be in a state of difficulty.

(nautical) A wooden box or tub in which the merchant vessel's crew keep a daily allowance of bread or other biscuits.

(idiomatic) Anything which is regarded as a source or inspiration of spiritual nourishment.

(obsolete, dated, religion) A basket or tray in which bread is blessed at the end of a service or congregation.