ted

n. a short name for men called Edward, Theodore, or Edmund.

n. a common hypocorism for the male given names Edward, Theodore, or Edmund.

“My uncle's full name is Theodore, but everyone just calls him Ted.”

“While his legal documents were signed as Edward, he was known exclusively as Ted to his colleagues and close friends.”

n. a young man in 1950s Britain who wore long jackets and listened to rock and roll.

n. a member of a British youth subculture of the 1950s, characterized by clothing inspired by the Edwardian period.

“The old photo showed a group of Teds standing outside the cinema in their long coats.”

“The rise of the Ted subculture in post-war Britain marked a significant shift in how youth identity was expressed through fashion and music.”

British English · Informal

v. to spread out cut grass or hay so that it can dry in the sun.

v. to turn and spread grass or hay for the purpose of drying it.

“The farmer needed to ted the hay before the rain arrived.”

“After the morning dew had evaporated, the workers began to ted the mown grass to ensure even drying across the field.”

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