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Etymology of the English word catamite

the English word catamite
derived from the Latin word catamitus
derived from the Latin word Catamitus
derived from the Etruscan word Catmite
derived from the Greek word Ganumedes

Date

The earliest known usage of catamite in English dates from the 16th century.

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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