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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.

TOD, int. A minced oath (Fif. c.1850 Peattie MS.).Ags. 1869 R. Leighton Scotch Words 21:
Tod, Meggie, but ye're richt.Ags. 1899 Barrie W. in Thrums ii.:
I wonder wha'll be to preach the morn — tod, it'll likely be Mr. Skinner, frae Dundee.

[Euphemistic alteration of God. Cf. Dod, n.1, int., Nyod.]

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