tod Hear it!

tod¹ Definition

tod (täd)

noun

  1. a former English weight for wool, about 28 pounds
  2. a bushy clump of ivy, etc.

Etymology: ME todde, prob. < LowG source, as in EFris todde, tod, a bundle, pack, load, akin to Ger zotte, tuft of hair < IE *det- < base *dā(i)-, to divide > tide

tod² Definition

tod (täd)

noun

Scot. a fox

Etymology: ME < ?

tod Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • recruit: PAY LEVELS AND THEIR EFFECTS As stated above it is currently the case that it has become virtually impossible to recruit qualified ToDs.
  • keep: ICT PAGE 22 A fast trip into the world of Information Communication Technology keeping ToDs up to date.
  • introduce: Barbara Homer introduces ToDs to the NDCS quality standards in BAHAs for children and young people.
  • encourage: Deaf Identities review 34 Chris Payton ToD, Lancashire encourages ToDs to include this volume on their bookshelves and university reading lists.
  • bring: NATED News 52 Julia Cooley brings ToDs up to speed with NATED issues.
  • help: Her report will help those ToDs working in FE to keep up to date with the new National Strategy - Skills for Life.

Adjective modifier

  • peripatetic: It should be a function of peripatetic ToDs to investigate any cases whereby children may have hearing problems.
  • qualified: The first thirteen will become qualified ToDs in a year.
  • many: As a result of meeting many ToDs and discussing these issues the Project Development Officers have identified a few main items as a introduction.
  • Many: Many ToDs are not actively involved in these developments.
  • such: As such, ToDs have a particular expertise over and above their own basic teaching qualifications.
  • other: The vacuum spins - the washing machine spins... Did I not mention that Jack has an ' other tod ' ?

Modifies a noun

charge: The prices we show are generally lead in prices and supplements such as in-flight meal, transfers and TOD charges may be applicable.