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
- An artificial phallus for sexual use; An idiot,...
Ancestry of “dildo”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | diddle | In percussion, two consecutive notes played by... |
| 2 | English | didder | To rattle or shiver |
| 3 | Middle English | didderen | to tremble |
| 4 | Proto-Germanic | titrōną | — |
Words derived from “dildo”