Skoptsy

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noun

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.

OriginRussian скопцы́ →
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Meanings

nounSkoptsy pl (plural only)
  1. pluralplural onlylifestyleAn 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. pluralplural onlyThe members of this movement. Singular form is Skopets

Origin

  1. Russianскопцы́
  2. EnglishSkoptsy

Russian скопцы́ (skopcý)

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Chicago

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