Pontefract cake en · NOUN
Etymology
From the Yorkshire town of the same name, Pontefract, where production of the sweets can be traced back to the 1500s.
Meanings
- A small, disc-shaped sweet with an impressed castle, made from locally grown liquorice.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pontefract cakes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |