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 (participle diznjirdatã)

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