"sapphistry" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From 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
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