break bread

== English == === Etymology === Inherited from Middle English breken bred; under medieval conditions, guests brought their own knives worn with them, which were their daggers they hunted and gathered with, then only fit to cut meat. From the expression “break bread with friends” the ellipsis “break bread” implying community developed. (Can this(+) etymology be sourced?) === Pronunciation === === Verb === break bread (third-person singular simple present breaks bread, present participle breaking bread, simple past broke bread, past participle broken bread) To eat a meal, especially to eat a shared meal with friends, family, guests, etc.; to be in fellowship with others by eating with them. (Christianity) To take part in Holy Communion. ==== Derived terms ==== breaking of bread ==== Translations ====