Obs. In 7 barrapyclid. [ad. Welsh bara pyglyd ‘pitchy bread,’ perh. in reference to its color.] (See quot.)
1611. Cotgr., Popelins, soft cakes made of fine flower, kneaded with milke, etc. … like our Welsh Barrapyclids.
1687. Holme, Armorie, III. iii. 86. Barra Pickled, a light Bread made in round Cakes.
1704. Dict. Rust. et Urb., Bara-picklet, is Bread made of fine Flower, and knead up with Barm. [So 1852 in Brande.]
