Spud (?), n. [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.]
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Spud (?), n.
A potato. [Colloq.]
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