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Synonyms for crumbs

Grammar : Noun
Spell : kruhm
Phonetic Transcription : krÊŒm

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Définition of crumbs

Origin :
  • Old English cruma "crumb, fragment," from a West Germanic root of obscure origin (cf. Middle Dutch crume, Dutch kruim, German krume). The -b- appeared mid-15c., in part by analogy with words like dumb, in part from crumble. Slang meaning "lousy person" is 1918, from crumb, U.S. slang for "body-louse" (1863), so called from resemblance.
  • noun tiny bit, morsel
Example sentences :
  • Spread on some of the clarified butter, and then another coat of crumbs.
  • Extract from : « Directions for Cookery, in its Various Branches » by Eliza Leslie
  • So, throwing it from him, he brushed the crumbs from his jerkin.
  • Extract from : « The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood » by Howard Pyle
  • Your fat has not been hot enough, or your crumbs have not been fine and even.
  • Extract from : « Culture and Cooking » by Catherine Owen
  • "It isn't my fault if there are crumbs in the bed," she said curtly.
  • Extract from : « Nana, The Miller's Daughter, Captain Burle, Death of Olivier Becaille » by Emile Zola
  • Use up all the tomatoes and crumbs in this way, letting the last layer be of crumbs.
  • Extract from : « The Skilful Cook » by Mary Harrison
  • Brush them over with beaten egg, and cover them with crumbs.
  • Extract from : « The Skilful Cook » by Mary Harrison
  • Boil the milk with the butter and sugar, and pour it over the crumbs.
  • Extract from : « The Skilful Cook » by Mary Harrison
  • Then put another layer of tomatoes, covering them in the same way with crumbs.
  • Extract from : « The Skilful Cook » by Mary Harrison
  • Boil the milk, pour it over the crumbs, and add the vanilla essence.
  • Extract from : « The Skilful Cook » by Mary Harrison
  • Then remove the onions and peppercorns, and sprinkle in the crumbs.
  • Extract from : « The Skilful Cook » by Mary Harrison

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