Etymology

crotch

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Today it means: The ventral area (very bottom) of the human body between where the legs fork from the torso, in the area of the genitals and anus. Full definition →

Middle English croche
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  1. Middle English · inherited fromcroche
  2. English todaycrotch

Of disputed origin; two possibilities seem likely: * From Middle English croche, variant of crucche (“crutch”); compare crook. * From Middle English croche, variant of crouche (“cross, crozier”).

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