Dildoe

/ˈdɪldoʊ/ noun

Definition

An alternate spelling of dildo; an object shaped like a penis, used for sexual pleasure.

Etymology

Origin uncertain; possibly from Italian diletto (delight) or a playful corruption of an English phrase. First recorded in 17th-century English. The 'dildoe' spelling is archaic.

Kelly Says

The word appears in 1600s poetry and bawdy songs, where 'dildoe' was the standard spelling—it shows how spelling wasn't standardized until dictionaries made it official.

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