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.”
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.
Rare, regional (Irish/English dialect); not standard modern usage.
Word forms
dodded past tense, dods plural, dods plural, dods plural, dods singular
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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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