Where does “taid” come from?

taid (Scots) comes from Middle English tode, from Old English tāde, from Old English tādie — toad.

taid (Scots): toad

Definitions

Step	Language	Word	Meaning
1	Middle English	tode	A toad; The toad seen as a foul, devilish, and...
2	Old English	tāde	—
3	Old English	tādie	toad

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