Pud

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Probably short for pudding, a term of affection.

Proper noun[edit]

Pud

  1. A unisex nickname.
    • 1791 October 27th, a letter from E. T. to Pud, publi#* shed in Memoirs of the Life of Mrs. Sumbel, Late [Mary] Wells [...] written by herself, volume 1 (1811):
      My dearest Pud, [...]
    • 1906, Clarence Young, The Motor Boys Overland:
      "Now take me to Pud Stoneham," said the sheriff to Jerry. "I've been lookin' for him for 'most a month. He's wanted for a dozen crimes."

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