diznjerdu

Aromanian

Alternative forms

  • disnjerdu, disnjierdu

Etymology

From Vulgar Latin *dismerdō, 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 Romanian dezmierda.

Verb

diznjerdu first-singular present indicative (past participle diznjirdatã)

  1. to caress, fondle, pet
  • diznjirdari / diznjirdare
  • diznjirdat
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