In the 16th century, Turkish women could divorce their husbands if the man failed to keep his family’s pot filled with coffee.
GAYNESS
homosexuality, homosexualism, homoeroticism, queerness, gayness
(noun) a sexual attraction to (or sexual relations with) persons of the same sex
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
gayness (usually uncountable, plural gaynesses)
(rare, dated, uncountable) The state of being gay (colorful or festive); display or dressiness.
(rare, dated, countable) The state of being gay (cheerful); gaiety.
(uncountable) The state of being gay (homosexual); homosexuality.
Synonyms: homosexuality, queerness
Hyponym: lesbianism
Anagrams
• ganseys
Source: Wiktionary
Gay"ness, n.
Definition: Gayety; finery. [R.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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17 November 2024
MONASTICISM
(noun) asceticism as a form of religious life; usually conducted in a community under a common rule and characterized by celibacy and poverty and obedience
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