Hodge

/ (hɒdʒ) /

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noun

a typical name for a farm labourer; rustic

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His boss, whom he admires, is waiting to meet with him about the big project.

His boss, who he admires, is waiting to meet with him about the big project.

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Word Origin for Hodge

C14 hogge, from familiar form of Roger

Words nearby Hodge

hod, ho-dad, hod carrier, hodden, Hodeida, Hodge, Hodgenville, hodgepodge, Hodges, Hodgkin, Hodgkin's disease

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How to use Hodge in a sentence

Entire towns or neighborhoods could not be targeted for quarantine, Hodge said.
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Hodge traveled the country, hanging out with dozens and dozens of Bronies.
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Hodge also criticized the Royal Household for not maintaining the upkeep of its royal properties, including Buckingham Palace.
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Of course the big difference between them—which Hodge conceded—is that Buckingham Palace is inhabited and the Tower is not.
What ‘Downton Abbey’ Can Teach The Queen|Tim Teeman|January 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Following the rules, Strugnell sent a message to Hodge, submitting the word “door” as his answer.
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Really, many of the flies from the tackle shops look neat and gaudy enough, but like Hodge's razors, are they not made to sell?
The Teesdale Angler|R Lakeland
Hodge and I have been watching for you the last hour, and we—— Great Halifax!
Frank Merriwell's Pursuit|Burt L. Standish
Can that be Bart Hodge, my schoolmate, chum, and comrade of Fardale?
Frank Merriwell's Bravery|Burt L. Standish
Merriwell moved at a swinging pace, and Hodge held close to his heels.
Frank Merriwell's Bravery|Burt L. Standish
But as long as we have people like young Cress or Hodge or Rottke—well, it's hard to do anything with them.
What Rough Beast?|Jefferson Highe