dezmierda

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Etymology[edit]

Inherited from Vulgar Latin *dismerdāre, a verb based on Latin merda (faeces). The sense evolution from "remove faeces" to "caress" appears to have occurred in the context of childcare. Compare Aromanian diznjerdu.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /dez.mjerˈda/
  • (file)

Verb[edit]

a dezmierda (third-person singular present dezmiardă, past participle dezmierdat) 1st conj.

  1. to caress, fondle, pet
    Synonyms: mângâia, alinta

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