verb
Uncommon
dod
dod
Dod (verb) means a dialect word meaning to clip or cut off, such as trimming wool or horns from livestock. Example: “The shepherd dodded the sheep's tails before summer.”
verb
1
A dialect word meaning to clip or cut off, such as trimming wool or horns from livestock.
"Messrs. Toogood and Son’s Bronze Championship Medal for best dodded sheep of any pure breed."
— The Flock Book of Wensleydale Blue-faced Sheep (1906)
"The shepherd dodded the sheep's tails before summer."
noun
1
A dialect word for a sulky or huffy mood.
"She's been in a right dod since breakfast."
How to use dod
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA regional dialect word — either "to trim/clip" livestock, or "a sulky mood," depending on the region.
When to use it
Rare, regional (Irish/English dialect); not standard modern usage.
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Word forms
- Plural
- dods
- Third person singular
- dods
- Past tense
- dodded
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Etymology
The "sulk" sense comes from Irish dod ("sullenness, anger"); the "to clip" sense is a separate, older English dialect verb.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “dod” mean?
The word “dod” means a dialect word meaning to clip or cut off, such as trimming wool or horns from livestock. In plain terms, a regional dialect word — either "to trim/clip" livestock, or "a sulky mood," depending on the region.
How do you pronounce “dod”?
“Dod” is pronounced dod (/dɑd/ in IPA).
How do you use “dod” in a sentence?
Here is “dod” used in a sentence: “The shepherd dodded the sheep's tails before summer.”
What part of speech is “dod”?
Depending on how it is used, “dod” can be a verb and a noun.
Where does the word “dod” come from?
The word “dod” comes from Irish. The "sulk" sense comes from Irish dod ("sullenness, anger"); the "to clip" sense is a separate, older English dialect verb.
Is “dod” a common word?
“Dod” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “dod” have?
“Dod” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a dialect word meaning to clip or cut off, such as trimming wool or horns from livestock.
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