Category:Spud

Spud, n. Etym: [cf. Dan. spyd a spear.]

1. A sharp, narrow spade, usually with a long handle, used by farmers For digging up large-rooted weeds; a similarly shaped implement used For various purposes. My spud these nettles from the stone can part. Swyft.

2. A dagger. [obs.] olland.

3. Anything short and thick; specifically, a piece of dough boiled in Fat. [local, u.s.]