diznjerdu
Aromanian
Alternative forms
- disnjerdu, disnjierdu
Etymology
From Vulgar Latin *dismerdō, a verb based on Latin merda (“faeces”). The sense evolution from "remove faeces" to "caress" appears to have occurred in the context of childcare. Compare Romanian dezmierda.
Verb
diznjerdu (past participle diznjirdatã)
- I caress, fondle, pet.
Related terms
- diznjirdari / diznjirdare
- diznjirdat