toddick

noun

tod·​dick

ˈtädik,

-dēk

plural -s

1

South

a

: a measure used by a custom miller to take out his toll from the grist

b

: a portion of flour or meal taken by a miller as his toll

2

South : a small amount

Word History

Etymology

tod entry 2 + -ick (alteration of -ock)

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