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Meaning of SHORTCAKE

Pronunciation:  'showrtkeyk

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [n]  very short biscuit dough baked as individual biscuits or a round loaf; served with sweetened fruit and usually whipped cream
 
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 See Also: baking-powder biscuit

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Short"cake`\, n.
An unsweetened breakfast cake shortened with butter or lard,
rolled thin, and baked.
 

 

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