Give credit where due. Merriam-Webster Online, yes? On Tue, 11 Nov 2003 Talpianna at aol.com wrote: #Main Entry: fe·ces #Pronunciation: 'fE-(")sEz #Function: noun plural #Etymology: Middle English, from Latin faec-, faex (singular) dregs #Date: 14th century #: bodily waste discharged through the anus : EXCREMENT #