TOAD, noun A paddoc, an animal of the genus Rana, the Rana Bufo of Linne; a small clumsy animal, the body warty, thick and disgusting to the sight, but perfectly harmless, and indeed it is said to be useful in gardens by feeding on noxious worms.
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Webster's Dictionary 1828
American Dictionary of the English Language, Noah Webster, 1828.