Etymology of the English word intertrigo
the English word
intertrigousing the English prefix
inter-derived from the Latin prefix
inter-derived from the Latin word
inter (between)
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root
*enusing the English suffix
-trigoderived from the Latin word
intertrigo (chafing)
using the Latin prefix
inter-derived from the Latin word
inter (between)
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root
*enderived from the Latin word
intertererederived from the Late Latin word
terere (to grind, to rub; rub, wear away, wear out)
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root
*terÉ™-Date
The earliest known usage of intertrigo in English dates from the 18th century.
Usage
Word found in Modern English
