1400–50; late Middle English tedde; cognate with Old Norse tethja to manure, Old High German zettan to spread, Greek dateîsthai to divide
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“Yeah. It’s the creativity. I really enjoy seeing what they make out of the funky basket items they get. It reminds me of my art-school days. And Ted is so much fun!”
From Salon • Jun. 15, 2026
Several all-time records were broken, including a reading of 90 degrees Fahrenheit at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport.
From Science Daily • Jun. 12, 2026
The former outfielder and manager on his parents’ lessons, Ted Williams’s book and why he prizes his Gold Glove Award.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
He went on to have a recurring role in sketch show Little Britain, play king Uther Pendragon in the BBC's Merlin, and appear as former football club owner Rupert Mannion in Ted Lasso.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
Right after our moment in the parking lot, Coach Ted had arrived, and there was no time for any more shenanigans, and maybe we were both a little glad about that.
From "The Miseducation of Cameron Post" by emily m. danforth
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