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In tracing the term “biscuit,” Max reflects on its Latin origins ("bis coctus," meaning "twice baked"). Historically, it referred to hardtack given to sailors, a far cry from the soft, sweet connotations it carries today, especially in the context of American biscuits, which differ from the UK’s understanding of the term. The word itself has branched into countless interpretations, leading to miscommunication in modern culinary applications.