*clod*

n. [ OE. clodde, latter form of clot. See Clot. ] 1. A lump or mass, especially of earth, turf, or clay. “Clods of a slimy substance.” Carew. “Clods of iron and brass.” Milton. “Clods of blood.” E. Fairfax. [ 1913 Webster ]

The earth that casteth up from the plow a great clod, is not so good as that which casteth up a smaller clod. Bacon. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. The ground; the earth; a spot of earth or turf. [ 1913 Webster ]

The clod
Where once their sultan's horse has trod. Swift. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. That which is earthy and of little relative value, as the body of man in comparison with the soul. [ 1913 Webster ]

This cold clod of clay which we carry about with us. T. Burnet. [ 1913 Webster ]

4. A dull, gross, stupid fellow; a dolt Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]

5. A part of the shoulder of a beef creature, or of the neck piece near the shoulder. See Illust. of Beef. [ 1913 Webster ]