daud

British

/ dɒd, dɔːd /

noun

a lump or chunk of something

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Etymology

Origin of daud

C18: from earlier dad to strike, of unknown origin

Example Sentences

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"My brother was here in the camp," said Mohammad Daud, 28.

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026

In a statement sent to the Associated Press, Information Minister Daud Aweys said the embargo lift will help modernize the country’s armed forces.

From Washington Times • Dec. 2, 2023

Daud Sultanzoy was Kabul’s last mayor under the republic and is one of the few officials who stayed on after the Taliban takeover to help with the transition.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 29, 2022

Daud said that after the killings, he had discovered that two of the dead men may have been linked to the Taliban.

From BBC • Jul. 12, 2022

Sedjur's mission had been successful, and with him rode Daud and another of the Shammar.

From The Treasure of the Tigris A Tale of Mesopotamia by Ferryman, A. F. Mockler

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