Skoptsy
Meanings
noun
- 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.
- The members of this movement. Singular form is Skopets
Word forms
Etymology
Russian скопцы́ (skopcý)
Related words
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