stench
The origin and history of stench.
Etymology
From Old English stenc, originally meaning any strong smell, good or bad — over time it narrowed to mean specifically a foul one.
The origin and history of stench.
From Old English stenc, originally meaning any strong smell, good or bad — over time it narrowed to mean specifically a foul one.
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