farl

noun \ˈfär(-ə)l\

Definition of FARL

Scottish

: a small thin triangular cake or biscuit made especially with oatmeal or wheat flour

contraction of Scots fardel, literally, fourth part, from Middle English (Scots), from ferde del, from ferde fourth + del part

First Known Use: 1686

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