词汇 | beast-with-two-backs |
词源 | beast-with-two-backs. Shakespeare used this expression for face-to-face sexual intercourse in Othello, having Iago say: “I am one sir, that comes to tell you your daughter and the Moor are now making the beast with two backs.” The words are often hyphenated today. |
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