Q:

Where did the word 'fart' come from

Answer

Fart is a verb that comes from the Middle English ferten, farten; Old High German ferzan to break wind, and Old Norse freta.

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Source: fart - Definition from the Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary | www.merriam-webster.com

Description: 1fart Listen to the pronunciation of 1fart Pronunciation: \färt\ Function: intransitive verb Etymology: Middle English ferten, farten; akin to Old High German ferzan to break wind, Old Norse freta, Greek perdesthai, Sanskrit pardate he breaks wind Date:

Nov 15, 12:36pm

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