D.Ed.
Americanabbreviation
noun
Etymology
Origin of Ded
Russian ded grandfather
Example Sentences
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Lal Ded, an influential poet who wrote in the 1300s, has been claimed by Hindus and Muslims alike.
From New York Times ● Sep. 4, 2021
In Russia, for example, Ded Moroz, or Grandfather Frost, a white-bearded Santa Claus-type, drops off presents as the calendar changes over.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 28, 2018
Instead of playing the Grinch, Putin had taken on the role of Ded Moroz, Russia’s answer to Father Christmas.
From The Guardian ● Dec. 30, 2016
Children wander near him, murmuring Ded Moroz — Santa Claus in Russian.
From New York Times ● Dec. 22, 2016
Cele had read the 95nd palsam and was reading Dare Devvil Dave the Ded Shot and i was wateing for father who sed he wood bring me a new novil from Fogg and Fellers store.
From Brite and Fair by Worth Brehm
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