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berdache
berdache definition
ber·dache (bər das̸h′)
noun
a North American Indian male transvestite or homosexual who was accepted in assuming the dress, role, and status of a woman
Etymology: ? via CdnFr < MFr bardache < It bardascia < Ar bardaj, slave, servitude < Pers bardah, slave, page
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This is inaccurate. A Berdache is a homosexual man, regarded as wise, spiritual, of both sexes. They were highly respected. Took on the role of shaman or spiritual teacher within native american tribes
Posted by anonymous 72 days ago.