catamite
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First attested in English in 1593[1]: from Latin Catamītus, from Etruscan Catmite, from Ancient Greek Γανυμήδης (Ganumḗdēs, “Ganymede”); in Greek mythology, an attractive Trojan boy abducted to Mount Ólympos by the god Zeus to become his cupbearer and, later, his lover.
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catamite (plural catamites)
- The junior partner in a paederastic relationship.
- 2007: Esther Hall as Lyde in Episode XVII (episode V of season II): “Heroes of the Republic” of Rome on the 4th day (and repeated on the 6th day) of July, 2007
- And what about your brother? –Is he to be a catamite?
- 2007: Esther Hall as Lyde in Episode XVII (episode V of season II): “Heroes of the Republic” of Rome on the 4th day (and repeated on the 6th day) of July, 2007
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- ^ The Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper