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spado

[ spey-doh ]

noun

, plural spa·do·nes [spey-, doh, -neyz, sp, uh, -].
  1. Civil Law. an impotent person; someone unable to procreate.
  2. a castrated man or animal.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of spado1

1400–50; late Middle English < Latin spadō < Greek spádōn eunuch; akin to spân to tear off

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Example Sentences

I missed Spado at the muster this morning—did he quit the cave with you?

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