rusk

Definition

a rectangular, hard, dry biscuit

Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish or Portuguese rosca (“a twist or roll of bread”)

Example Sentences

• "[…] he brought a large basket of rusk or biscuit, and three jars of fresh water, into the boat."
• "A newly-arrived couple at the next table […] admitted that “this was more like” and that if the Alpenrose could also produce a proper cup of tea it would be just like home. Bill Andreyef, who was eating a lightly-boiled egg and a rusk, regarded the other diners with resentment."