soddy † West, Slang DCHP-1 (pre-1967)
1 n.
a rude dwelling consisting of an excavation, often in the bank of a coulee, etc., roofed with sods.
See also: sod house (def. 2)
2 n.
a rude dwelling having walls of sods and a roof either of sods supported by wooden rafters or, sometimes, canvas.
See also: sod shack