These are Latin terms which I know from their use in chemistry.
- cis means 'the same side of'
- trans means 'the other side of'
When I first heard these words applied to gender they made perfect sense and are perfectly acceptable.
The Muskrat supreme does not own language. He is respectfully requested to take a flying fuck at a rolling bagel.
Stuart Celarier /
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2023-06-25 22:20:38
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