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soul cake
noun
, British.
- a round, sweet bun or small, oval cake, traditionally made to celebrate All Souls' Day.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of soul cake1
First recorded in 1680–90
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Example Sentences
Trick or treating began with Christian beggars asking for "soul cake" biscuits in return for praying for dead relatives.
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