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Frottage

//ˈfrɒtɑːʒ// noun, verb

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Noun
  1. 1
    A method of making an image by placing a piece of paper against an object and then rubbing over it, usually with a pencil or charcoal. uncountable
  2. 2
    masturbation by rubbing against another person (as in a crowd) wordnet
  3. 3
    An illustration made by means of frottage. countable
  4. 4
    The practice of rubbing parts of the body against those of another person for sexual stimulation. uncountable
Verb
  1. 1
    To rub, especially to rub onto one surface placed upon another surface that is textured, in order to create a mottled or patterned area on the first surface.
  2. 2
    To rub parts of the body against those of another person for sexual stimulation.

Etymology

Etymology 1

From French frottage (“rubbing”), from frotter (“to rub”) + -age (suffix forming nouns).

Etymology 2

From French frottage (“rubbing”), from frotter (“to rub”) + -age (suffix forming nouns).

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