Word History
Etymology
Middle English (northern dialect) durdan, durdum uproar, of Celtic origin; akin to Welsh dwrdd noise, clamor, Middle Irish dordán humming, droning
First Known Use
circa 1693, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near dirdum
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“Dirdum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dirdum. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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