shunamitism

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Etymology

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From Shunamite +‎ -ism, after Abishag, a Shunamite woman who served this purpose for David.

Noun

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shunamitism (uncountable)

  1. (historical) The ancient practice of an old man sleeping with, but not necessarily having sex with, a young virgin to preserve his youth.