Todd
- Alexander Ro·ber·tus [roh-bur-tuh s] /roʊˈbɜr təs/Baron of Trumpington, 1907–97, Scottish chemist: Nobel prize 1957.
- David,1855–1939, U.S. astronomer and teacher.
- a male given name.
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Contemporary Examples of todd
Dean Todd arranged for me to sit behind a screen and talk about my rape for a group of student leaders and activists.
Dean Todd remained my friend until I graduated in 1988, with my degree in English literature.
“Wherever the investigation leads is where the district attorney plans to go,” Todd told The Daily Beast.
Todd is at his best discussing the unbelievably botched rollout of healthcare.gov.
What specifically did Obama stand to gain if he did what Todd thinks he should do?
Historical Examples of todd
He shook hands with them all again, including Mr. Todd, who was going with him.
The Gentleman From IndianaBooth Tarkington
He laughed most of the way home, and Mr. Todd walked at his side in amazement.
The Gentleman From IndianaBooth Tarkington
He is going to be with Mrs. Todd at the Enchanted Kingdom, and so we'll probably see him.
PhyllisDorothy Whitehill
"Go with Mrs. Todd, dearie," Martha directed as she had always done.
PhyllisDorothy Whitehill
At the end of that period, Dr. Todd attained his legal majority.
The PioneersJames Fenimore Cooper
Todd
- Baron Alexander Robertus . 1907–97, Scottish chemist, noted for his research into the structure of nucleic acids: Nobel prize for chemistry 1957
Word Origin and History for todd
Todd
masc. proper name, also a surname (late 12c.), from Middle English todde "fox," a Northern English word of unknown origin.
Todd
(tŏd)Sir Alexander Robertus 1907-1997- British chemist. He won a 1957 Nobel Prize for his study of nucleic acids and nucleotide structures.