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Ecdysiast == stripper Hetaera == prostitute/escort Where did you find these odd words!? It seems like Ecydysiast for one is a facetious term invented by H.L.
by ycombinete 3y ago
Ecdysiast == stripper
Hetaera == prostitute/escort
Where did you find these odd words!?
It seems like Ecydysiast for one is a facetious term invented by H.L. Mencken and barely ever used since.
- hirundo 3y agoI actually know where I learned these odd words: Heinlein uses them both. I picked them because they sound more respectful than the alternatives and I'm in awe of Martin.
- deafpolygon 3y agoOnly in its obscurity does it sound respectful at first blush, but upon learning the meaning- the effect is still the same. ;)
- ycombinete 3y agoThat actually makes sense. I'm guessing that it was in Time Enough for Love?