Толковый словарь английского языка Oxford English Reference - arse

n. & v. (US ass) coarse sl. --n. the buttocks. --v.intr. (usu. foll. by about, around) play the fool. Phrases and idioms arse-hole 1 the anus. 2 offens. a term of contempt for a person. arse-licking obsequiousness for the purpose of gaining favour; toadying. Usage Usually considered a taboo word. Etymology: OE {aelig}rs