Where does “onanism” come from?
onanism (English) comes from English Onan, from Hebrew אונן — to masturbate; masturbator.
onanism (English): Masturbation; Ejaculating outside the vagina...
Definitions
- Masturbation; Ejaculating outside the vagina...
Ancestry of “onanism”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | Onan | — |
| 2 | Hebrew | אונן | to masturbate; masturbator |