"sapphistry" meaning in All languages combined

See sapphistry on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Etymology: sapphist + -ry, perhaps modelled on the word sophistry. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|sapphist|ry}} sapphist + -ry Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} sapphistry (uncountable)
  1. (literature) A seductive style supposed to be associated with women writing for a female audience. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Literature
    Sense id: en-sapphistry-en-noun-WKJBAIgL Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ry Topics: literature, media, publishing

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