catamite

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Related terms 1.3.2 References

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[edit] Etymology

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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• (RP) IPA: /ˈkætəmaɪt/

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catamite (plural catamites)

1. 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 4^th day (and repeated on the 6^th day) of July, 2007

     And what about your brother? –Is he to be a catamite?

[edit] Related terms

• pathic

[edit] References

• Notes:

1. ^ The Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper