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donge

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See also: döngə

Dutch

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Verb

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donge

  1. (dated or formal) singular past subjunctive of dingen

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Middle English

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Etymology 1

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From Old English dung, from Proto-West Germanic *dungu, from Proto-Germanic *dungō. The final vowel is generalised from Old English oblique cases.

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Noun

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donge (uncountable)

  1. Dung or feces, especially of animals (used in medicine or fertiliser)
  2. Rubbish, garbage; items for disposal.
  3. (figurative, rare) Immoral or sinful things.
Descendants
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  • English: dung
  • Scots: dung
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Etymology 2

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From Old English dung, from Proto-West Germanic *dung (cellar). The final vowel is either a generalisation of the dative or by analogy with Etymology 1.

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donge (uncountable)

  1. (rare) The depths of Hell; an abyss.
Descendants
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  • Middle English: dongeoun (probably contributed various senses)
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