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No gory detail was spared, down to the anatomically correct turds.—Alison Herman, Variety, 15 Aug. 2025
Word History
Etymology
Middle English tord, turd, from Old English tord; akin to Middle Dutch tort dung and probably to Old English teran to tear — more at tear entry 1
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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The first known use of turd was
before the 12th century
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