eonism

[ ee-uh-niz-uhm ]

noun

, Psychiatry.

1. the adoption of feminine mannerisms, clothing, etc., by a male.

eonism

/ ˈiːəˌnɪzəm /

noun

1. psychiatry the adoption of female dress and behaviour by a male See also transvestite

Word History and Origins

Origin of eonism¹

1925–30; after the Chevalier d' Éon (died 1810), Frenchman who posed as a woman

Word History and Origins

Origin of eonism¹

C19: named after Charles Éon de Beaumont (died 1810), French transvestite