Etymology

self-pollution

Today it means: Masturbation, seen as sinful according to religious dogma. Full definition →

First used 17th c.
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The story

From self- + pollution.

First known use, by meaning

  • from 17th c. Masturbation, seen as sinful according to religious dogma.

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