(fôrd, fōrd) noun
A place in a stream that can be crossed in a vehicle or by wading.
—v.t.
1. To go on foot or in a vehicle across (a stream, river, etc.).
2. To drive across a river or stream at a ford, as cattle, etc. [OE ford]
—ford′a·ble adjective
—ford′less adjective

(fôrd, fōrd), Ford Madox,
1873–1939, English writer: original surname Hueffer.
—Gerald Rudolph,
born 1913, 38th president of the United States 1974–1977.
—Henry,
1863–1947, U.S. automobile manufacturer.
—John,
1586?–1639?, English dramatist.