chastity

English

/ˈtʃæstɪti/

noun
Definitions
  • The quality of being chaste: the state of abstaining from any sexual activity considered immoral; avoidance of sexual sins.

Etymology

Borrowed from Old French chasteté derived from Latin castitas.

Origin

Latin

castitas

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