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DoD \DoD\, DOD \DOD\(d[o^]d or d[=e]"[=o]*d[=e]`), prop. n.
[from Department of Defense.]
the United States Department of Defense, the federal
department responsible for safeguarding national security;
created in 1947. It includes within its jurisdiction control
of the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marines. [acronym]

Syn: Department of Defense, Defense Department, Defense.
[WordNet 1.5 PJC] Dodd


Dodd \Dodd\, Dod \Dod\, v. t. [OE. dodden.]
To cut off, as wool from sheep's tails; to lop or clip off.
--Halliwell.
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