farl
noun/fɑːl/
Etymology Contraction of fardel, probably with some influence from the Irish fearann meaning a fourth, especially of land or oatcakes. In this specific sense, fearann itself may be a possible cognate from a Norse or Old English root.
1
Obsolete A quarter of a thin oatmeal or flour cake.
2
Any such cake or bread, now especially an Irish speciality such as a soda farl or potato farl.
- Related terms
- soda bread, potato bread