similitude, symylitude

[Fr., from Lat. similitudinem, acc us. of similitudo = likene , from similis = like; Spanish similitud; Ital. simili tudine.] 1. Likene , resemblance, similarity. "Such is the similitude between Judaism, the ancient simoom 2. A simnel-cake (q. v.). "I'll to thee a simnell bring, 'Gainst thou go'st a mothering." Herrick: To Dianeme. simnel-cake, subst . A raised cake, with a crust colored with saffron, the interior being filled with the materials of a very rich plum-pudding. They are made up very stiff, boiled in a cloth for sev eral hours, then brushed and baked over over with egg a quick fire. Simnel-cakes.