Meaning of curatolatry | Babel Free

Definitions

The romantic attraction of women to an eligible male curate.

archaic, humorous, uncountable

Examples

“There was no further excitement in such amusements as visiting dirty cottagers! Alas! for human nature, when it assumes the garb of curatolatry. What sacrifices of inclination will women not offer upon that shrine?”

“Curatolatry is a light sporadic disorder which spreads a little at certain seasons, but, generally speaking, is not attended with important or even fatal results. But if a quiet girl with a lot of money should really fall in love with a poor curate, […]”

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