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English word origin

Etymology of durf

Etymology tree English denim Middle English suffe? English suff? English surf blend English durf Blend of denim + surf.

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Unnumbered source etymology

Original entry ↗
verb

To dry-hump by wearing clothes.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Etymology tree English denim Middle English suffe? English suff? English surf blend English durf Blend of denim + surf.

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