Etymology
SAPPHIC LESBIANS
Ā For centuries, the word LesbianĀ was used to refer exclusively to people from the island of Lesbos in the Aegean Sea. This association with homosexuality became prominent through the writings…
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Ā We rarely use this term today, but the word dew has a long history as a euphemism for alcohol.…
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POGGERS
Ā In recent years, the term poggers (or pog for short) has become popular among young people as an expression…