shaddock

noun

shad·​dock ˈsha-dək How to pronounce shaddock (audio)

Word History

Etymology

Captain Shaddock, 17th century English ship commander

First Known Use

1696, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of shaddock was in 1696

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“Shaddock.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shaddock. Accessed 11 Dec. 2024.

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