Etymology of Sexual Terms

Authors

Leonard R. N. Ashley

Abstract

Sex is often discussed in the allegedly more respectable terminology derived from classical languages, but sometimes Anglo-Saxon "four-letter words" are boldly employed. Seldom do we think of where these words came from. Can you state the terms derived as follows? Some are of debatable origin, but i do not include those (such as pimp) "of unknown origin". Extra points for virtue if any or all are unfamiliar to you!

Recommended Citation

Ashley, Leonard R. N. (2006) "Etymology of Sexual Terms," Word Ways: Vol. 39 : Iss. 1 , Article 24.
Retrieved from: https://digitalcommons.butler.edu/wordways/vol39/iss1/24