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Skoptsy en · NOUN

Etymology

Russian скопцы́ (skopcý)

Meanings

(plural, plural-only) An underground religious movement in Russia, known for practising castration and mastectomy in accordance with their teachings. The movement was active to the mid 20th century.
(plural, plural-only) The members of this movement. Singular form is Skopets

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