Shellpad
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Shellpad is a noun meaning (now dialectal, rare, puristic) A turtle or tortoise.
Meaning
(now dialectal, rare, puristic) A turtle or tortoise.
Example Sentences
Of other he was called shilpad, that is to say, shelt-toad; for that he, being a short grundy, and of little stature, did ride commonly with a great broad hat, as a churl of the country.
Word Forms
- shell-pad
- shell padde
- shelpad
- shellpot
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include turt, terrapin, turtlet, tortle, shield-toad, tort.
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