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I know this will seem odd, but I need the Latin equivilent of a modern english sex term. Ideally I'm looking for a one word answer, but a short phrase will do.
I'm sure what I'm about to suggest is wrong (I've never taken a Latin class) but here goes:
The term "swinger" ("non-monogamous sexual activity, treated much like any other social activity, that can be experienced as a couple") wasn't invented until the 1950's in California. I doubt a similar word existed in Latin.
I did find the Latin word "oscillare" which means "to swing" - "oscillate" derives from it (to swing back and forth).
I did discover that Latin words for peoples end in "ae".
Oscillae = people who 'swing' (ie: swingers)? Oscillarae?
I am serious in needing to figure this out. Any help will be greatly appreciated! (Oscillarium = place where people 'swing'?)
I'm sure what I'm about to suggest is wrong (I've never taken a Latin class) but here goes:
The term "swinger" ("non-monogamous sexual activity, treated much like any other social activity, that can be experienced as a couple") wasn't invented until the 1950's in California. I doubt a similar word existed in Latin.
I did find the Latin word "oscillare" which means "to swing" - "oscillate" derives from it (to swing back and forth).
I did discover that Latin words for peoples end in "ae".
Oscillae = people who 'swing' (ie: swingers)? Oscillarae?
I am serious in needing to figure this out. Any help will be greatly appreciated! (Oscillarium = place where people 'swing'?)