Sop
/sɒp/noun
A piece of bread soaked in a liquid, often used in cooking or as a food garnish.
Did you know?In medieval times, 'sop' was used in rituals to commune with spirits, as bread was seen as a bridge between the earthly and the divine.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
*sōpaz
“A liquid or broth used for dipping bread.”
Old English
OE
sop
“Bread dipped in liquid, often in reference to a dish.”
Middle English
ME
soppe
“Soaked bread or a piece of bread used to absorb liquid.”
Modern English
English
sop
“Bread or food soaked in a liquid, typically referring to a food preparation.”