| 单词 | epicenism |
| 释义 | > as lemmasˈepicenism ˈepicenism n. the condition or quality of having characteristics of both sexes; androgyny. ΚΠ 1850 Fraser's Mag. 41 331 Even Shakspere sometimes slides into the temptation which this epicenism [sc. the performance of female parts by male actors] presents to unlicensed wit. 1970 Mississippi Q. 23 294 While it would be inaccurate to call Cecily a lesbian, her frequently reiterated epicenism indicates a certain confusion of sexual roles. 1999 W. Graham Henry James's Thwarted Love iii. 127 Underlying James's hostility to Pater is a (dis)identification with epicenism and preciosity. < as lemmas |
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