What does "sod" mean?

Sod: The rock dove. [Prov. Eng.]

Additional senses

  1. 2.imp. of Seethe.
  2. 3.That stratum of the surface of the soil which is filled with the roots of grass, or any portion of that surface; turf; sward. She there shall dress a sweeter sod Than Fancy's feet have ever trod. Collins.
  3. 4.To cover with sod; to turf.

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