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Skoptsy

noun

Etymology

Russian скопцы́ (skopcý)

  1. derived from скопцы́

Definitions

  1. An underground religious movement in Russia, known for practising castration and…

    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.

  2. The members of this movement. Singular form is Skopets

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