stud

English

Pronunciation

Etymology 1

Old English stōd.

Noun

stud (plural studs)

  1. A male animal, especially a stud horse (stallion), kept for breeding.
  2. A female animal, especially a studmare (broodmare), kept for breeding.
  3. An animal (usually livestock) that has been registered and is retained for breeding.
  4. Place (e.g. ranch) which keeps such animal(s)
  5. (colloquial) A sexually attractive male; also a lover in great demand.
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Etymology 2

Old English studu.

Noun

stud (plural studs)

  1. A small object that protrudes from something.
    a collar with studs.
  2. (jewelry) A small round earring.
    She's wearing studs in her ears.
  3. (construction) A vertical post.
  4. (poker) A type of poker where an individual cannot throw cards away and some of her cards are exposed (also stud poker).
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References

  • Webster's Seventh New Collegiate Dictionary, Springfield, Massachusetts, G.&C. Merriam Co., 1967

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Czech

Etymology

From Proto-Slavic *studъ (cold, shame).

Noun

stud m

  1. shame (uncomfortable or painful feeling)

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Danish

Pronunciation

  • IPA: /stuːd/, [sd̥uːˀð]

Noun

stud c (singular definite studen, plural indefinite stude)

  1. bullock, steer
  2. boor, oaf

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Dutch

Noun

stud m (??? please provide the plural!, ??? please provide the diminutive!)

  1. colloquial (in the Netherlands) abbreviation of student

References

  • M. J. Koenen & J. Endepols, Verklarend Handwoordenboek der Nederlandse Taal (tevens Vreemde-woordentolk), Groningen, Wolters-Noordhoff, 1969 (26th edition) [Dutch dictionary in Dutch]

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French

Etymology

From English

Noun

stud m (plural studs)

  1. stud where stallions and mares are bred to improve the equine race
  2. assembly of horses for sale or racing

References

  • Nouveau Petit Larousse illustré. Dictionnaire encyclopédique. Paris, Librairie Larousse, 1952, 146th edition

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Serbo-Croatian

Etymology

From Proto-Slavic *studъ.

Noun

stȗd f (Cyrillic spelling сту̑д)

  1. (expressively) cold

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