Word History
Etymology
French, from Old French, from Latin merda; perhaps akin to Lithuanian smirdėti to stink
First Known Use
1907, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near merde
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“Merde.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/merde. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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