Pud

See also: Appendix:Variations of "pud"

English

Etymology

Probably short for pudding, a term of affection.

Proper noun

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."

Anagrams

• DUP, PDU, UDP, dup