Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tod
noun
/tɒd/
Definition
A tod is a male fox or a unit of measurement for weighing cloth.
Examples
- He spotted a tod lurking in the shadows of the forest.
- In historical accounts, a tod was once used as a standard measure in the marketplace.
Meaning
In zoological terms, a tod refers specifically to a male fox. In other contexts, it can also be an old English unit used for measuring weight, particularly cloth, which is equivalent to about 28 pounds.
Synonyms
- fox
- male fox
- (for the unit) weight, measurement
