Meaning of Shrewsbury cake | Babel Free
Definitions
A type of flat, crisp biscuit traditionally made in Shrewsbury.
Examples
“Why Brother Willfull of Salop, you may be as ſhort as a Shrewſbury''' Cake, if you pleaſe.”
“I bought some Shrewsbury cakes at Mr. Paul's in — Street, Covent Garden, eating some of which supported me somewhat.”
“I received from the mayor an oaken box with a silver top and filled with the famous Shrewsbury cakes.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.