olid
/ (ˈɒlɪd) /
adjective
foul-smelling
Origin of olid
1C17: from Latin olidus, from olēre to smell
Words Nearby olid
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
How to use olid in a sentence
After a short battle, olid, hoping for the speedy return of his absent forces, applied for a truce.
Hernando Cortez | John S. C. AbbottAfter a time, however, Las Casas succeeded in forming a conspiracy, and olid was seized and beheaded.
Hernando Cortez | John S. C. AbbottOthers of the troops were to assemble at Naco, quite an important town, where olid had been executed.
Hernando Cortez | John S. C. AbbottDe olid, at the time in charge of the palace, drew nigh, attracted by the increasing uproar.
The Fair God | Lew Wallaceolid lost his life in this attempt; and Corts determined to go himself to Honduras.
Mexico | Susan Hale
Browse