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 first-singular present indicative (past participle diznjirdatã)

1. to caress, fondle, pet

Related terms

• diznjirdari / diznjirdare
• diznjirdat