cod

Scots

/kɔd/

noun
Definitions
  • A pillow or cushion.
  • A seedpod; a plant's natural casing for its seeds.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English cod (seedpod, cod) inherited from Old English codd (bag, cod, pouch, husk, scrotum) inherited from Proto-Germanic *kuddô derived from Old Danish kodde derived from Old Norse koddi.

Origin

Old Norse

koddi

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