Re: [UUPoly-L] definitions; A NEW WORD NEEDED

["Desmond Ravenstone" <gentlemonster@lycos.com>]

   Sorry Ia**ve not been able to reply earlier a** problems with my ISP not
   allowing me to send messages (and then not acknowledging therea**s a
   problem when I file a ticket) a*|

   Desmond:

   << The Arabic word "hareem" can also read to mean sacred -- and perhaps a

   fuller translation as "set apart due to its sacredness".>>

   Interesting... can you supply the source on that etymology - I'd love to

   research it further. Is it possible to research it in English?

   I checked in Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haram) which says:
   a**The Arabic language has two separate words, O/O/+-U* a,YENaram and
   O/O/+-O/SU* a,YENarAe*m, both derived from the same triliteral Semitic
   root a,CUR-R-M. Both of these words can mean "forbidden" and/or "sacred"
   in a general way, but each has also developed some specialized meanings. A
   third related word derived from the same root, O/O/+-U*U* a,YENarAe<<m,
   most directly corresponds to English a**harema**.a**

   << A more important issue: if the partners of a given mongamous

   relationship are called a "couple," how do you refer to the partners of a

   polyamorous configuration?>>

   Within the poly community we've already developed a word which is in

   somewhat common use. We say that he plural of spouse is spice. a*|

   But a distinct term for a given group of poly spouses/spice generally? And
   one not dependent on numbers like a**triada** or a**quarteta**?

   William Henkin, a sexuality/relationship counselor, uses a**mA(c)nagea**
   in regard to poly households. Sounded good to me, esp after checking the
   French meaning and derivation, so Ia**ve used it ever since.

   Desmond Ravenstone

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