Biscuit
This word, which denominates a small thin dry cake made for one person, has its origins around 1400. It comes from the Old French word 'bescuit', which derives from the Latin words 'bis' (meaning twice) and 'coctus' (meaning cooked).
Esta palabra, que denomina una pequeña torta fina y seca hecha para una persona, tiene sus orígenes alrededor del año 1400. Proviene de la palabra del francés antiguo 'bescuit', que a su vez deriva de las palabras latinas 'bis' (que significa dos veces) y 'coctus' (que significa cocinado).
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