[finnman69]

A bit of trivia. The word homosexual was not invented until 1892.

Main Entry: 1ho·mo·sex·u·al
Pronunciation: "hO-m&-'sek-sh(&-)w&l, -'sek-sh&l
Function: adjective
Date: 1892
1 : of, relating to, or characterized by a tendency to direct sexual desire toward another of the same sex
2 : of, relating to, or involving sexual intercourse between persons of the same sex
- ho·mo·sex·u·al·ly adverb

[Atlas Sneezed]

"Main Entry: 1ho·mo·sex·u·al
Date: 1892
1 : of, relating to, or characterized by a tendency to direct sexual desire toward another of the same sex "


I understand that the prior term used in polite society was "pervert." Am I right?