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English word origin

Etymology of crud

From Middle English crud, crudde (“coagulated milk; curd; any coagulated or thickened substance; dregs”), from Old English crūdan (“to press”). Doublet of curd.

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Unnumbered source etymology

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intj

Non-vulgar interjection expressing annoyance, anxiety, etc.; sugar, darn.

verb

To clog with dirt or debris.

noun

Dirt, filth or refuse. · Something of poor quality. · A contemptible person. · Mixed impurities, especially wear and corrosion products in nuclear reactor coolant.

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From Middle English crud, crudde (“coagulated milk; curd; any coagulated or thickened substance; dregs”), from Old English crūdan (“to press”). Doublet of curd.

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  • Inherited-form mentioncrudenm
  • Derivation mentioncrūdanang · to press
  • Doublet mentioncurden

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