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tod

1

[ tod ]

noun

  1. an English unit of weight, chiefly for wool, commonly equal to 28 pounds (12.7 kilograms) but varying locally.
  2. a load.
  3. a bushy mass, especially of ivy.


tod

2

[ tod ]

noun

, Scot. and North England.
  1. a fox.
  2. a crafty, foxy person.

tod

1

/ tɒd /

noun

  1. a Scot and northern English dialect word for a fox
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


tod

2

/ tɒd /

noun

  1. on one's tod slang.
    on one's own
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

tod

3

/ tɒd /

noun

  1. a unit of weight, used for wool, etc, usually equal to 28 pounds
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of tod1

1375–1425; late Middle English todde; akin to Frisian (East dial.) todde small load, Old Norse toddi piece, slice

Origin of tod2

1125–75; Middle English (north) < ?
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Word History and Origins

Origin of tod1

C12: of unknown origin

Origin of tod2

C19: rhyming slang Tod Sloan/alone, after Tod Sloan, a jockey

Origin of tod3

C15: probably related to Frisian todde rag, Old High German zotta tuft of hair
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Example Sentences

R. Tod Kelly explores whether a movement where moderates are marginalized can ever break into the mainstream.

Schiaparelli's label is being revived by Diego Della Valle of Tod's Group.

Governor Tod of Ohio had already called out the militia and proclaimed martial law.

“She is an uncommonly smart girl in the way of curls and caps,” remarked Tod.

He would doubtless have pressed bologna now on Tod McNeil had that social cull stayed by.

Tod waited till he thought it was safe, and climbing down, made tracks for home.

Tod began to look sleepy and the older girls a little anxious.

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