nounA homosexual man. · a homosexual person of any gender. · a queer person in general. · An effeminate or unusual homosexual man.
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Pre-Greekder.
Ancient Greek φάκελος (phákelos)der.
Vulgar Latin *facusder.?
Old French fagotbor.
Middle English fagot
English faggotclip.
English fag
Clipping of faggot.
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