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Aphrodisiacs and Anti-aphrodisiacs

Note 222 — Aphrodisiacs and Anti-Aphrodisiacs: (continued 3)

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"Castrum quasi Castum, Castra," says Isidorus in his Etymologies, Lib. IX., "sunt ubi miles steterit: dicta autem, castra, quasi casta, eò quod ibi castraretur libido." A castle from castrating of lust.

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