sod
31sod — 1. noun a) That stratum of the surface of the soil which is filled with the roots of grass, or any portion of that surface; turf; sward. The landscapers rolled sod onto the bare earth and made a presentable lawn by nightfall. b) Turf grown and… …
32sod — sod1 sodless, adj. /sod/, n., v., sodded, sodding. n. 1. a section cut or torn from the surface of grassland, containing the matted roots of grass. 2. the surface of the ground, esp. when covered with grass; turf; sward. v.t. 3. to cover with… …
33Sod — This word has many uses. My father always used to say Oh Sod! or Sod it! if something went wrong and he didn t want to swear too badly in front of the children. If someone is a sod or an old sod then it means they are a bit of a bastard or an… …
34sod — {{11}}sod (1) slice of earth with grass on it, early 15c., apparently from M.Du. sode turf, M.L.G. sode, or O.Fris. satha sod, all of uncertain origin. The (old) sod Ireland is from 1812. {{12}}sod (2) term of abuse, 1818, short for sodomite (see …
35sod — I. n British 1a. an unpleasant person (of either sex, but more often male). The word often implies unfair or cruel behaviour on the part of the person described. I m sorry I was such a sod to you. 1b. an individual. Like bugger, the term is used… …
36sod — I. /sɒd / (say sod) noun 1. a piece (usually square or oblong) cut or torn from the surface of grassland, containing the roots of grass, etc. 2. the surface of the ground, especially when covered with grass; turf; sward. 3. Poetic the ground. 4.… …
37sod — 1. n. & v. n. 1 turf or a piece of turf. 2 the surface of the ground. v.tr. (sodded, sodding) cover (the ground) with sods. Phrases and idioms: under the sod in the grave. Etymology: ME f. MDu., MLG sode, of unkn. orig. 2. n. & v. esp. Brit.… …
38SOD — 1. n. & v. n. 1 turf or a piece of turf. 2 the surface of the ground. v.tr. (sodded, sodding) cover (the ground) with sods. Phrases and idioms: under the sod in the grave. Etymology: ME f. MDu., MLG sode, of unkn. orig. 2. n. & v. esp. Brit.… …
39sod — I. noun Etymology: Middle English, from Middle Dutch or Middle Low German sode; akin to Old Frisian sātha sod Date: 15th century 1. turf 1; also the grass and forb covered surface of the ground 2. one s native land II. transitive verb (sodded; …
40sod* — 1. Sodomite. Abbr. 2. Term of abuse for person or thing. (As with similar terms, e.g. bastard, bugger, can be amiable in some contexts, e.g. lucky sod.) 3. sod all Nothing whatsoever. 4. sod it! Excl. of annoyance. 5. sod off Depart …
