Hodge

/ hɒdʒ /

noun

1. a typical name for a farm labourer; rustic

Word History and Origins

Origin of Hodge¹

C14 hogge, from familiar form of Roger

Example Sentences

The English actor Douglas Hodge, who won a Tony for his performance as Albin in the 2010 Broadway revival, delivered the number like a stark cry from the heart, without neglecting the rousing life-affirming place from which the lyrics and music emerge.

From Los Angeles Times

And Labour peer Baroness Hodge, a former minister, told the BBC's Politics Live programme that Streeting should take account of what the cabinet secretary had asked of ministers and "hold fire a little bit".

From BBC

But above all, Hodge and Mustafa are charismatic performers with an easy rapport that begs for a reteaming.

From Los Angeles Times

Far from letting their shoulders slump, Newcastle dug in and after Josh Hodge had missed a difficult conversion from the right touchline, they soon got their noses in front.

From BBC

Chiefs briefly regained the initiative with two penalties from Hodge to make it 11-7 in their favour but indiscipline saw them give up 13 penalties in the first hour of the game.

From BBC