This is the 4019th most frequent Dutch word.
aad
The Dutch word "aad" is not commonly used as a standalone word. It is typically a given name.
In this sentence, 'Aad' is used as a proper noun, serving as a name for an individual.
De naam van mijn overgrootopa was Aad.
The name of my great-grandfather was Aad.
Here, 'aad' describes an ancient or venerable quality attributed to the tree.
De oude boom heeft een aad karakter.
The old tree has a venerable character.
In this case, 'aad' is employed metaphorically to refer to ancestry or lineage.