"shunamitism" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: From Shunamite + -ism, after Abishag, a Shunamite woman who served this purpose for David. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Shunamite|ism}} Shunamite + -ism Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} shunamitism (uncountable)
  1. (historical) The ancient practice of an old man sleeping with, but not necessarily having sex with, a young virgin to preserve his youth. Wikipedia link: Abishag, David, shunamitism Tags: historical, uncountable Synonyms: Shunamitism
    Sense id: en-shunamitism-en-noun-na8sPT~L Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ism

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