Where does “dildo” come from?

Dildo is of uncertain origin, possibly related to English duddle, though the connection and ultimate source remain unknown.

dildo (English): An artificial phallus for sexual use; An idiot,...

Definitions

  1. An artificial phallus for sexual use; An idiot,...

Ancestry of “dildo”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1EnglishdiddleIn percussion, two consecutive notes played by...
2EnglishdidderTo rattle or shiver
3Middle Englishdidderento tremble
4Proto-Germanictitrōnąto tremble, shake

Words derived from “dildo

Every word from Proto-Germanic titrōną