Sod
sod (?), n. (Zool.) Therock dove. (Prov. Eng.)
sod , obs. imp. ofSeethe.
sod , n. (Akin to LG. sode, D.zode, OD. sode, soode, OFries. satha, and E.
seethe. So named from its sodden state in wet weather.
See Seethe.) That stratum of the surface of the soil which
is filled with the roots of grass, or any portion of that surface;
turf; sward.
She there shall dress a sweeter sod
Than Fancys feet have ever trod. Collins.
sod , v. t. (imp. p. pr. to turf.
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