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Noun. todd (plural todds) (furry jargon) A male fox.
- Is a fox called a Todd?
- What is Todd nickname for?
- Does Tod mean fox?
- What is a male fox called?
- Why are foxes called Todd?
- What is tad?
- How heavy is a TOD?
- What does TID stand for?
- What are foxtails called?
- What is female bull called?
- Is a fox more cat or dog?
- How old is the name Todd?
- Is Todd an Irish name?
Is a fox called a Todd?
Origin of todd
The use of todd derives from the name Todd as a reference to the Middle English word for "fox". The common term for a male fox, dog, could be confused for the gender-neutral term for a domesticated canine.
What is Todd nickname for?
English (mainly northern) and Scottish: nickname for someone thought to resemble a fox, for example in cunning or slyness, or perhaps more obviously in having red hair, from northern Middle English tod(de) 'fox' (of unknown origin).
Does Tod mean fox?
Other definitions for tod (2 of 2)
noun Scot. and North England. a fox. a crafty, foxy person.
What is a male fox called?
• A female fox is called a vixen. • A male fox is called a dog. • A baby fox is called a cub or kit. • A group of foxes is called a skulk or leash.
Why are foxes called Todd?
Has anyone else wondered if there is a significance behind the name "Todd"? The name is derived from the Middle english word: "todde" which means fox (Jesse Plemons hair colour is quite similar to the colour of a fox's fur).
What is tad?
1 : a small or insignificant amount or degree : bit might give him some water and a tad to eat— C. T. Walker. 2 : a small child especially : boy. a tad. : somewhat, rather looked a tad bigger than me— Larry Hodgson.
How heavy is a TOD?
A unit of weight for wool, especially one equivalent to about 28 pounds (12.7 kilograms).
What does TID stand for?
three times a day —used in writing prescriptions. History and Etymology for tid. Latin ter in die.
What are foxtails called?
A Fox's Tail is Called a Brush.
What is female bull called?
Nomenclature. The female counterpart to a bull is a cow, while a male of the species that has been castrated is a steer, ox, or bullock, although in North America, this last term refers to a young bull. Use of these terms varies considerably with area and dialect.
Is a fox more cat or dog?
Foxes Are Related to Dogs, but Act Like Cats
Although red foxes are part of the Canidae family along with dogs, they have more in common with cats.
How old is the name Todd?
Etymology & Historical Origin of the Baby Name Todd
The surname first appeared in writing in the mid 12th century but it was also one of the early 17th century surnames in America. It really wasn't until the 20th century that Todd converted into a given name.
Is Todd an Irish name?
Todd is both an English and a Scottish surname. DNA testing suggests that the English Todds tended to be of European descent, whilst the Scots Todds were Nordic. Scottish Todds with DNA Samples. A Todd location map in Scotland.
