Etymology

earthy

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Today it means: Resembling dirt or soil (i.e. earth). Full definition →

Middle English erthy
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  1. Middle English · inherited fromerthy
  2. English todayearthy

From Middle English erthy, equivalent to earth + -y. Compare German erdig (“earthy”), Swedish jordig (“earthy”).

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