An alternate or archaic spelling of derriere; the buttocks or rear end, used politely or humorously.
Variant spelling of 'derriere,' possibly reflecting older French pronunciation without the accent mark. Both spellings derive from French 'derrière' (behind).
This alternate spelling shows how English was still figuring out how to spell French words—different writers made different choices, and some variants just stuck around as fossils in older texts!
Variant of derrière with same sexualization and objectification history in English discourse.
Use clinical or neutral anatomical terms in formal contexts.
["buttocks","posterior"]
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