Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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SEDAN BREAD, n.comb. See quot. The reason for the name has not been ascertained.Wgt. 1878 “Saxon” Gall. Gossip 201:
When flour scons risen with Soda and Buttermilk first came in they were called Sedan-Bread by genteel people, but the name is seldom heard now, and they are just called Soda-Scons again.
