or -tommy, subs. phr. (nautical).—Bread: as distinguished from biscuit, which is ‘Ship’s bread.’
1878. W. S. GILBERT, H.M.S. Pinafore, i.
| I’ve treacle and toffu, and excellent coffee, | |
| SOFT TOMMY and succulent chops. |
1883. GREENWOOD, Odd People in Odd Places. The SOFT-TACK and the green vegetables the bumboat people bring alongside ships that have been long absent on sea service.
