"transvesticism" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From transvestic + -ism. Etymology templates: {{suf|en|transvestic|ism}} transvestic + -ism Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} transvesticism (uncountable)
  1. (rare) Synonym of transvestism Tags: rare, uncountable Categories (topical): Crossdressing, LGBTQ Synonyms: transvestism [synonym, synonym-of]
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