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Erse
ERSE
ɛrs
Noun
Example Sentences
"Sit doon on yer erse."
"Yer erse is oot the windae!"
Etymology & History
Scottish pronunciation of "arse," from Old English "ærs." The "erse" form preserves medieval pronunciation and is distinctively Scottish.
Word Details
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Region
Scotland
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Era
Medieval
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Language
mild
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Formality
informal
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