Etymology

dido

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Today it means: A fuss, a row. Full definition →

Latin Dīdō ← Ancient Greek Δῑδώ (Dīdṓ)
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dido · noun1

Unknown. The "trick" sense might come from the trick of Dido, queen of Carthage, who, having bought as much land as a hide would cover, is said to have cut it into thin strips long enough to enclose a spot for a citadel.

Dido · proper noun2

  1. Ancient GreekΔῑδώ (Dīdṓ)
  2. LatinDīdō
  3. English todayDido

Borrowed from Latin Dīdō, from Ancient Greek Διδώ (Didṓ).

Dido · proper noun3

  1. Georgian · borrowed fromდიდოური
  2. English todayDido

Borrowed from Georgian დიდოური (didouri), from დიდი (didi).

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