5. Food; pastry; sweetmeats. [Slang] T. Hughes.

Tuck"a*hoe (?), n. [North American Indian, bread.] (Bot.) A curious

vegetable production of the Southern Atlantic United States, growing

under ground like a truffle and often attaining immense size. The real

nature is unknown. Called also Indian bread, and Indian loaf.

Tuck"er (?), n. 1. One who, or that which, tucks; specifically, an

instrument with which tuck are made.

2. A narrow piece of linen or the like, folded across the breast, or

attached to the gown at the neck, forming a part of a woman's dress in

the 17th century and later.

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