'scone' originates from Middle Dutch, specifically the word 'schoonbrood,' where 'schoon' meant 'fine' and 'brood' meant 'bread.'

'schoonbrood' transformed into the Scots word 'scon,' and eventually became the modern English word 'scone.'

Initially, it meant 'fine bread,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a small cake or biscuit.'