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chastity

Pronunciation: /ˈtʃastɪti/
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Definition of chastity

noun

[mass noun]
  • the state or practice of refraining from extramarital, or especially from all, sexual intercourse:vows of chastity

Origin:

Middle English: from Old French chastete, from Latin castitas, from castus 'morally pure' (see chaste)

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