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/shawrt"bred'/, n.a butter cookie commonly made in thick, pie-shaped wheels or rolled and cut in fancy shapes.[1795-1805; SHORT + BREAD]
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shortbread — [[t]ʃɔ͟ː(r)tbred[/t]] shortbreads N VAR Shortbread is a kind of biscuit made from flour, sugar, and butter … English dictionary
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shortbread — noun Date: 1801 a thick cookie made of flour, sugar, and a large amount of shortening … New Collegiate Dictionary
