Biscuit

·noun A species of white, unglazed porcelain, in which vases, figures, and groups are formed in miniature.

II. Biscuit ·noun Earthen ware or porcelain which has undergone the first baking, before it is subjected to the glazing.

III. Biscuit ·noun A kind of unraised bread, of many varieties, plain, sweet, or fancy, formed into flat cakes, and bakes hard; as, ship biscuit.

IV. Biscuit ·noun A small loaf or cake of bread, raised and shortened, or made light with soda or baking powder. Usually a number are baked in the same pan, forming a sheet or card.