farl

/fɑːrl/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of flat, round Scottish bread, often served toasted or grilled

“The Scots traditionally ate farl with their breakfast, often accompanied by eggs and cheese.”

2. noun

an old or obsolete unit of area measurement in Scotland, equivalent to a quarter of an acre

“The land was purchased for a fraction of its true value, given its enormous size in farls.”

Synonyms

  • bannock
  • flatbread

Antonyms

  • crusty
  • hollowed