Etymology

bachelor's fare

ba·che·lor's fare

Today it means: A simple meal that requires no cooking, such as bread and cheese. Full definition →

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The story

A reference to the meals that bachelors supposedly have, because they either cannot cook or are not inclined to do so.

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