eunuch
The origin and history of eunuch.
Etymology
From Latin eunūchus, from Ancient Greek eunoûkhos, literally \"bed-keeper\" (from eunḗ, \"bed\" + ékhō, \"to have, keep\") — originally referring to a trusted attendant of the royal bedchamber.
The origin and history of eunuch.
From Latin eunūchus, from Ancient Greek eunoûkhos, literally \"bed-keeper\" (from eunḗ, \"bed\" + ékhō, \"to have, keep\") — originally referring to a trusted attendant of the royal bedchamber.
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