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transvestite

noun trans·ves·tite \tran(t)s-ˈves-ˌtīt, tranz-\

: a person who likes to dress like a person of the opposite sex

Full Definition of TRANSVESTITE

:  a person and especially a male who adopts the dress and often the behavior typical of the opposite sex especially for purposes of emotional or sexual gratification
trans·ves·tism \-ˈves-ˌti-zəm\ also trans·ves·tit·ism \-ˈves-ˌti-ˌti-zəm\ noun
transvestite adjective
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Origin of TRANSVESTITE

German Transvestit, from Latin trans- + vestire to clothe — more at vest
First Known Use: circa 1922

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Medical Dictionary

transvestite

noun trans·ves·tite \tran(t)s-ˈves-ˌtīt, tranz-\

Medical Definition of TRANSVESTITE

:  a person and especially a male who adopts the dress and often the behavior typical of the opposite sex especially for purposes of emotional or sexual gratification
transvestite adjective

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