flathon

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English

Etymology

From Middle English flathon, probably representing Medieval Latin fladon-, stem form of flado (“a flat-cake”), from Frankish *flaþō (“flat-cake”). Cognate with Middle English flathe (“a flat-cake, flat fish”). More at flathe.

Noun

flathon (plural flathons)

  1. (obsolete) Flathe; flan.

Anagrams

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

Borrowed from Medieval Latin fladonem, accusative of flado, from Frankish *flaþō. Doublet of flathe and flaun.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈflaðun/, /ˈflaðən/

Noun

flathon (plural flathons) (rare, Late Middle English)

  1. A sweet cake with a filling inside it.
  2. A hotcake or pancake.

Descendants

  • English: flathon (obsolete)

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