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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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PORTER BISCUIT, n.comb. A large round flattish bun resembling a roll in texture, said to be so called because commonly eaten as an accompaniment to porter beer (m.Sc. 1966). See also Lunnon, n., and Saft.Gsw. 1900–57:
Porter biscuit. A kind of bap, very like the Aberdeen “softie”, said to be a favourite of carters, etc., who dipped it in their porter or ale as a snack.Dmb. 1957 Bulletin (2 May):
A porter biscuit is similar to a morning roll, only sweet and of a finer texture, almost like a plain cookie.