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	A '''sandwich''' is a ] item typically consisting of two pieces of ] ] between which are laid one or more layers of ], ], ], ], together with optional or traditionally provided ]s, ]s, and other accompaniments. The bread can be used as is, lightly ]ed, or covered in a flavored ] to enhance flavor and texture. It is named after the 4th Earl of Sandwich.

	Sandwiches are commonly carried to work or school in ]es or brown paper bags (in ]) to be eaten as the ], taken on ]s, ] trips, or other outings. In some parts of the world, they are also served in many restaurants as ]s, and are sometimes eaten at home, either as a quick ] or as part of a larger meal. When eaten as part of a full meal sandwiches are traditionally accompanied with such side dishes as a serving of ] (soup-and-sandwich), a salad (salad-and-sandwich), ]/], ]s/] and a ] or ]. A new trend appearing is making sandwiches into ], in which a ] is substituted for the bread. According to a recent court ruling in the United States, a sandwich must have two slices of bread and not one tortilla <ref>, ''Is a burrito a sandwich?''. ], ].</ref>

	==Origin==
	The first form of sandwich is attributed to the ancient Jewish sage ], who is said to have put meat from the Paschal lamb and bitter herbs inside ] (or flat bread) during ]. The filling between the matzos served as a reminder to ] of their forced labor constructing Egyptian buildings. For this reason, Romans referred to the meal as a "cibus Hilleli," or Hillel's Snack. <ref>And so we find in a fragment of Varro, preserved by Nonnius, that "cibus Hilleli est illa caesna quo panis sive caseum sive carnem sepit buturoque saepe operitur."</ref> During the ], thick slabs of coarse bread, called "trenchers", were used as plates. After a meal, the food-soaked trencher was fed to a dog, less fortunate beggars, or eaten by the diner. Trenchers were the harbingers of open-face sandwiches.<ref>, ''Sandwiches, History of Sandwiches''. ], ].</ref>

	The first written usage of the word 'sandwich' appeared in ]'s journal, in longhand, referring to "bits of cold meat" as a 'Sandwich.' It was named after the ], an ] ] aristocrat, although he was neither the inventor nor sustainer of the food. It is said that Lord Sandwich was fond of this form of food because it allowed him to continue playing cards, particularly ], while eating without getting his cards sticky from eating meat with his bare hands. An alternative theory suggests he may have spent long hours at his desk working and therefore wanted a sandwich, also to eat with his bare hands (see External links).

	The Earldom refers to the ] town of ] in ] — from the ] ''Sandwic'', meaning "sand place".

	==Examples==
	Sandwiches vary greatly both in their style—how they are put together—and in their fillings. Not every style is used with every filling.

	===Sandwich styles===
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	*], Chilean sandwich consisting of melted cheese and fried ham on white bread.
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	*], a sandwich that has ] (]) in it
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	*], also known as "open face sandwiches". Traditional in several parts of ], especially in Scandinavia. In some parts of the United States the open face sandwich is usually served open face with warm meat (], ], ]) and covered with ].
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	*], A sandwich popular in the City of Pittsburgh, and named after the restaurant that it is most commonly associated with. Consists of some sort of traditional filling, normally a patty of beef, with french fries and cole slaw between thick slices of Italian bread.
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	*], Swedish. Literally, "sandwich cake".
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	*], are diminutive sandwiches usually reserved for entertaining
	*], is toasted under a ] or in a ]
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	== Notes ==
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	==External links==
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