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  • noun A pretence, by a man, of being a woman; transvestism.

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From Chevalier d'Eon French diplomat, spy etc.

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  • Adoption of opposite sex's manners, clothes and mentality, especially by a man. (Luciferous Logolepsy)

    May 18, 2008