FIDO

[ fahy-doh ]

/ ˈfaɪ doʊ /

a system for evaporating the fog above airfield runways by the heat from burners.

Origin of FIDO

1940–45; f(og) i(nvestigation) d(ispersal) o(perations)

Meanwhile, Fido gambolled up to the cottage dame, and begged before her as if to solicit her good-will.

Baron Bruno |Louisa Morgan
While the man was thinking of this, Fido came running back again, and dashed at him furiously.

The Animal Story Book |Various
The vital question was simply this: what was the matter with Fido?

Flower of the Dusk |Myrtle Reed
Not willingly do they become flunkeys to Fido, bell boys to bull terriers, and toddlers after Towzer.

Sixes and Sevens |O. Henry

Sally cried; the name fitted the boss as happily as Fido would a rhinoceros.

The Sheriff of Badger |George B. Pattullo