tod

¹

[ tod ]

noun

1. an English unit of weight, chiefly for wool, commonly equal to 28 pounds (12.7 kilograms) but varying locally.
2. a load.
3. a bushy mass, especially of ivy.

tod

²

[ tod ]

noun

, Scot. and North England.

1. a fox.
2. a crafty, foxy person.

tod

¹

/ tɒd /

noun

1. a Scot and northern English dialect word for a fox

tod

²

/ tɒd /

noun

1. on one's tod slang.
   on one's own

tod

³

/ tɒd /

noun

1. a unit of weight, used for wool, etc, usually equal to 28 pounds

Word History and Origins

Origin of tod¹

1375–1425; late Middle English todde; akin to Frisian (East dial.) todde small load, Old Norse toddi piece, slice

Origin of tod²

1125–75; Middle English (north) < ?

Word History and Origins

Origin of tod¹

C12: of unknown origin

Origin of tod²

C19: rhyming slang Tod Sloan/alone, after Tod Sloan, a jockey

Origin of tod³

C15: probably related to Frisian todde rag, Old High German zotta tuft of hair

Example Sentences

R. Tod Kelly explores whether a movement where moderates are marginalized can ever break into the mainstream.

From The Daily Beast

Schiaparelli's label is being revived by Diego Della Valle of Tod's Group.

From The Daily Beast

Governor Tod of Ohio had already called out the militia and proclaimed martial law.

From Project Gutenberg

“She is an uncommonly smart girl in the way of curls and caps,” remarked Tod.

From Project Gutenberg

He would doubtless have pressed bologna now on Tod McNeil had that social cull stayed by.

From Project Gutenberg

Tod waited till he thought it was safe, and climbing down, made tracks for home.

From Project Gutenberg

Tod began to look sleepy and the older girls a little anxious.

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