Word Study
arse
CIDE DICTIONARY
arse, n. [AS. ears; ærs; akin to OHG. ars. G. arsch, D. aars, Sw. ars, Dan. arts, Gr. (cf. o'yra` tail).].
The buttocks, or hind part of an animal; the posteriors; the fundament; the bottom. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
arse, n. & v. (US ass) coarse sl.
--n. the buttocks.
--v.intr. (usu. foll. by about, around) play the fool.
--n. the buttocks.
--v.intr. (usu. foll. by about, around) play the fool.
Idiom
arse-hole
1 the anus.
2 offens. a term of contempt for a person. arse-licking obsequiousness for the purpose of gaining favour; toadying.
1 the anus.
2 offens. a term of contempt for a person. arse-licking obsequiousness for the purpose of gaining favour; toadying.
Usage
Usually considered a taboo word.
Etymology
OE {aelig}rs
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