Skoptsy

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English[edit]

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Etymology[edit]

Russian скопцы́ (skopcý)

Noun[edit]

Skoptsy pl (plural only)

  1. (religion) An underground religious movement in Russia, known for practising castration and mastectomy in accordance with their teachings. The movement was active to the mid 20th century.
  2. The members of this movement. Singular form is Skopets

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