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johnny-cake (n.)
[johnny-cake 词源字典]
1739, American English, of unknown origin, perhaps from
Shawnee cake
, from the Indian tribe. Folk etymology since 1775, however, connects it to
journey cake
.
[johnny-cake etymology, johnny-cake origin, 英语词源]