fido

noun

fi·​do ˈfī-(ˌ)dō How to pronounce fido (audio)
plural fidos
: a coin having a minting error

Word History

Etymology

freaks + irregulars + defects + oddities

First Known Use

1967, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of fido was in 1967

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Cite this Entry

“Fido.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fido. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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