spud

n. [ Cf. Dan. spyd a spear. ] 1. A sharp, narrow spade, usually with a long handle, used by farmers for digging up large-rooted weeds; a similarly shaped implement used for various purposes. [ 1913 Webster ]

My spud these nettles from the stone can part. Swift. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. A dagger. [ Obs. ] Holland. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. Anything short and thick; specifically, a piece of dough boiled in fat. [ Local, U.S. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

4. A potato. [ Colloq. ] [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]