ribaldry

English

noun

Definitions

Joking or humorous language or behaviour used in a vulgar or lewd fashion.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English ribaldrie derived from Old French ribaulderie suffix from English ribald.

Origin

English

ribald

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Cognates and derived terms

ribald English
ribaldish English
ribaldly English
ribald Middle English
ribaldrie Middle English
ribaulderie Old French