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Etymology of the English word pederast

the English word pederast
derived from the Greek word paiderastes, παιδεραστής
derived from the Greek word pais, παῖς (a boy (as often beaten with impunity), or (by analogy), a girl, and (genitive case) a child; specially, a slave or servant (especially a minister to a king; and by eminence to God))
derived from the Greek word erân

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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