tod
A male foxA male fox.
Meaning
5 sensesA male fox.
(Scotland)A fox in general.
(figuratively)Someone like a fox; a crafty person.
A bush, especially of ivy.
An old English measure of weight, usually of wool, containing two stone or 28 pounds (13 kg).
a unit of weight for wool equal to about 28 pounds
Origin
From Middle English tod, of unknown origin. Possibly influenced by Etymology 2, due to itsFrom Middle English tod, of unknown origin. Possibly influenced by Etymology 2, due to its bushy tail.
Late Middle English, of uncertain origin, but possibly from the same source as German Zotte (“clotted hair”), which see. Also cognate with Saterland Frisian todde (“bundle”), Swedish todd (“mass (of wool)”, dialectal).
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