n. A kind of food made of the flour or meal of some species of grain, by kneading it (with the addition of a little salt, and sometimes sugar) into a dough, yeast being commonly added to cause fermentation or “lightness,” and then baking it.n. Figuratively, food or sustenance in general.n. (b In New England, wheaten or rye bread containing an admixture of Indian meal: a variety of it is called specifically Boston brown bread.In Cookery, to prepare with grated bread; cover with white of eggs and bread-crumbs.To make broad; spread.n. Breadth. Also brede.In net-making, to form in meshes: net. Also breathe, brede.n. A piece of embroidery; a braid.To clean by rubbing with dry bread or with a bread-crust, as a drawing.To provide with daily bread.