1. (n.) A small fragment or piece; especially, a small piece of bread or other food, broken or cut off.

2. (n.) Fig.: A little; a bit; as, a crumb of comfort.

3. (n.) The soft part of bread.

4. (v. t.) To break into crumbs or small pieces with the fingers; as, to crumb bread.

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