Definition

A type of bread that is shaped like a torpedo and typically measures between 6 to 12 inches long.

Example

I bought a batard from the bakery to make sandwiches for lunch.

Conversation

Have you ever tried that new bakery downtown?

Yeah, I went there last week and had a delicious batard.

I need to go back and try one; I've heard great things about their bread.

You definitely should! The batard was the highlight of my visit.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Batard originates from Old French *batard*, meaning illegitimate child or bastard. The term is derived from the combination of *bast* (meaning a child born out of wedlock) and the suffix *-ard*, which is often used to denote a person associated with a particular quality or condition. Thus, batard refers to a person associated with being illegitimate or of questionable parentage.

Memory Tip

Think of the Old French word for a child born out of wedlock, which helps you remember that 'batard' refers to someone of illegitimate birth.

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