daud
noun
Scot a lump or chunk of something
Word Origin for daud
C18: from earlier dad to strike, of unknown origin
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Examples from the Web for daud
Contemporary Examples of daud
The chances that portraits of Daud and Saleh al-Kuwaiti will ever adorn a 200-shekel bill seem slim.
Historical Examples of daud
With what excitement we listened to Daud's account of his wanderings can be imagined.
The Treasure of the TigrisA. F. Mockler Ferryman
For a moment Daud imagined that the belt lying before him was his to take away, if he had a mind to do so.
The Treasure of the TigrisA. F. Mockler Ferryman
Moreover, he presented Daud with a handsome inlaid knife, as a reward for his services.
The Treasure of the TigrisA. F. Mockler Ferryman
Faris was to try his luck first; Daud was to follow; then Sedjur, myself, and the Aeniza in succession.
The Treasure of the TigrisA. F. Mockler Ferryman
Crossing the river by swimming, we moved north again, and soon hit off Daud's old track, after which all was plain sailing.
The Treasure of the TigrisA. F. Mockler Ferryman