diznjerdu

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Aromanian

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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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

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diznjerdu first-singular present indicative (past participle diznjirdatã)

  1. to caress, fondle, pet
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