dirt
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/dɜrt/
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/dɜːt/
unclean earth
Etymology
Etymology Information
'dirt' originates from Old Norse, specifically the word 'drit,' where 'drit' meant 'excrement.'
Historical Evolution
'drit' changed from Old Norse word 'drit' and eventually became the modern English word 'dirt'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'excrement,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'loose soil or earth.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 2
a substance that makes something unclean.
There was dirt on the window.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39