DIRT

noun Etymology: Middle English drit, from Old Norse; akin to Old English drītan to defecate Date: 13th century 1. excrement , a filthy or soiling substance (as mud, dust, or grime), something worthless, a contemptible person , loose or packed soil or sand ; earth , 3. an abject or filthy state ; squalor , corruption , chicanery , licentiousness of language or theme, scandalous or malicious gossip , embarrassing or incriminating information