dildo

American

[dil-doh] / ˈdɪl doʊ /

noun

Slang.

an artificial erect penis, used as a sexual aid.

dildo British

/ ˈdɪldəʊ /

noun

an object used as a substitute for an erect penis

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Noun Inflected Forms

dildos

plural

Etymology

Origin of dildo

First recorded in 1585–95; of obscure origin

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Mr Chappell cites an ancient ballad which was sung to the tune of Hie dildo, dil.

From The Celtic Magazine, Vol. 1, No. 2, December 1875 A Monthly Periodical Devoted to the Literature, History, Antiquities, Folk Lore, Traditions, and the Social and Material Interests of the Celt at Home and Abroad by Alexander Macbain

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