horned

English

/ˈhɔː(ɹ)nd/

adj
Definitions
  • Having horns.
  • (obsolete) cuckolded

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English horned inherited from Old English hyrned inherited from Proto-Germanic *hurnidaz (horned), *hurnijaną (horn, provide fit with horns) suffix from English horn (sexual arousement, erection, noun).

Origin

English

horn

Gloss

sexual arousement, erection, noun

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