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English word origin

Etymology of trib

Short for tribadism.

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Source etymology 1

Original entry ↗
verb

To sexually stimulate one's vulva against another person's; to scissor.

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

Short for tribadism.

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Source etymology 2

Original entry ↗
noun

A tributary.

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

Clipping of tributary.

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