Venus in Furs Glossary

by Leopold von Sacher-Masoch

Venus in Furs Glossary

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Sensation

something that someone can physically feel

Will

a persons' plans or hopes

Subjugate

to control others

Nape

the base of the neck

Fir

a type of tree

Egoism

being extremely arrogant and obsessed with oneself; self-centred

Pliant

easily influenced by the opinions of others

Torment

to physically or emotionally torture someone

Dregs

the remaining tea or coffee at the bottom of the cup

Lascivious

lustful; feeling an overwhelming sexual desire

Propensity

Ability

Conceals

Hides

Sumptuous

Magnificent and over-the-top

Despot

A ruler with absolute power, who treats their citizens cruelly

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