Meang, orig and history of the name Gay - Behd the Name

Contents:

• GAY HISTORY, FAY CRT & COATS OF ARMS
• SYNONYMS OF GAY
• GAY (ADJ.)
• GAY

GAY HISTORY, FAY CRT & COATS OF ARMS

We all have iends who intify as lbian, gay, bisexual, transgenr, queer, tersex, asexual, or nonbary – wh a ton of variatns and subsets.

“Homosexual” – This is an outdated, clil term scribg someone who experienc same-sex attractn, and ’s nsired rogatory. While this is the preferred adjective, n be ed posively (“Grant, may gay iend, is an amazg fashn gu”), ntrally (“My iend Grant is gay”), or negatively (“Don’t hang out wh Grant or you might bee gay too”).

Use the word rrectly: “Gay” do NOT mean bisexual or transgenr, and is not a synonym for “queer. “Fag/faggot/dyke” – The words have a history of beg ed a rogatory manner and are wily nsired sultg; however, you may see two gay men affectnately ll each other “fag” or an activist group that rporat the word “dyke.

SYNONYMS OF GAY

”Here are some Lbian, Gay, Bisexual, Pansexual, Transgenr, Genrqueer, Queer, Intersexed, Agenr, Asexual, and Ally muny nicknam:NicknamMeangAcidAn energetic iend who never stops movgArnAn experienced iend who has recently e out as queerAlmond JoyA sweet, good-natured gay iendAmazonA tall iend wh strong, feme featurAngelA feme-featured manATMA rich iendBabyAn affectnate name for someone you feel tenrly towardBaby-faceA young male wh feme featurBachelorSomeone livg on their own, whout a partnerBarbie boyA man who lov fashnBeanstalkA very tall iendBearA big, hairy, iendly gay manBearetteA woman wh a mascule meanorBlue SteelA iend wh blue eyBooA large iend who is cuddly and iendlyBoxerA stocky iendBright EyA young gay man recently outBubblyAn animated personalyBurlyA large, mcular iendButchA woman wh a mascule meanorCabbage PatchA iend wh a round figureCactSomeone wh an abrasive characterCakeA person who is sexually attractiveCaptaSomeone who tends to take the leadCare BearA large gay man who is affectnateCarrotsA iend wh red hairCatA ol iendCheekyA wty and clever iendCheerful CharlieA synonym for the old e of “gay, ” which meant “happy”CheekeA iend who mak a lot of jokChefA iend who lik to okClassy CatA gay man who drs impecblyCobraA shrewd iendComplete PackageA iend wh all of the elements one sir a partnerCookA iend who lik to okCool RabowA well-liked queer iendCornflakA iend who is always clowng aroundCowboyA mascule person who is old-fashnedCoy BoyA shy iendCubA young, gay manCucumberA lm iendCuddly BearA large iend who is affectnateCupkeA small, attractive iendDaddy BearAn olr gay manDaffy DuckA silly iendDaggerA vilishly handsome manDatyA small iend wh lite featur or tastDaisyA feme iendDapper LadA well-drsed gay iendDashgA handsome iendDosrA very old personDisA hippieDiva DaddyA man wh a dramatic airDocA rpected iendDollyA sweet-faced iend wh small, feme featurDrag RaceA iend who enjoys cross-drsgDragonA iend who lik to drs dragDragonflyA iend who lik to drs dragDreamyA good-lookg iendEagle-EyeSomeone wh exceptnally good visn, or someone who wears glassElfA cute iendEye CandySomeone wh attractive featur, regardls of their personalyFabulosoA gay man wh a feme meanorFancy PantsA iend who puts on airsFemmeA man wh a feme meanorFierce BabeA woman wh tough qualiFe WeA partner (or potential partner)FluffyA large, iendly iendFoxyA vilishly hot iendFrecklA iend wh ecklF LoopA iend who acts jt a ltle crazyFurryA hairy iendGay BurroA gay iend who is a good huggerGentlemanA pole iendGgerbreadA iend wh red hairGogglA iend who wears glassGoln BoyA tall, mcular, blon man who is attractive to gay menGranolaA iend who is very healthyGrapeuA iend who acts silly all the timeHamsterA iend who is like a petHandsomeA good-lookg iendHappy CatA synonym for the old e of “gay, ” which meant “happy”Hard MetalA iend wh many piercgsHeartbreakerA good-lookg iend who is not attracted to the people attracted to themHelltA iend who is always gettg to troubleHont AbeA iend who is very ncerned wh the tthHot DogA man known for his sexual explosHot StuffA physilly attractive iendHulkA very mcular mascule iendHky DkA iend wh a rough, sexy voiceHyenaA iend wh an exceptnal lghIcy HotA iend wh blue eyJolly RogerA gay man wh good spirKikiA gay iend.

Before 'gay' beme mon and accepted parlance, the world vented s own unofficial terms for men who dug men. Their name, however, riv om their place of rince prr to the Norman Conqut of England 1066, Gaye le Manche, France.

GAY (ADJ.)

[1]Alternatively, the name uld have been rived om the Old French "gal" meang "full of joy, lighthearted" [2] Early Origs of the Gay fayThe surname Gay was first found Surrey where Oswald le Gay was listed the Pipe Rolls there 1176. Other early rerds clu: Hilda Gay the Pipe Rolls for Oxfordshire 1192; and William Gaia the Assize Rolls for Staffordshire 1203. [2]And Somerset, William Gay was listed there 1 Edward III (durg the first year of the reign of Kg Edward III.

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" [4]The celebrated Beggars' Opera was wrten 1727 by John Gay, who was said to have been stigated to s productn by a feelg of annoyance at havg been offered a urt appotment which he regard as beneath him. Another 181 words (13 l of text) verg the years 1066, 1086, 1176, 1191, 1191, 1203, 1420, 1452, 1685, 1732, 1685, 1732 and 1728 are clud unr the topic Early Gay History all our PDF Extend History products and prted products wherever possible.

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