English

shit-can

To dispose of in a shitcan (trash can); to throw out.

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    Origin

    Derived from shitcan, meaning trash can.

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    • derivedEnglishshitcan “A receptacle for holding excrement, especially the removable can on a latrine.”
      • partEnglishshit “Usually solid excretory product evacuated from the bowels; feces.”
        • inheritedMiddle Englishschite
        • inheritedMiddle Englishschiten
      • partEnglishcan “To know how to.”
        • inheritedMiddle Englishcunnen “to try”
        • inheritedMiddle Englishcanne

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