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chaste
in
Faust -- translated by Brooks
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One, after this play, hopes to play at cards,
One a wild night to spend beside his doxy chooses,
Poor fools, why court ye the regards,
For such a set, of the chaste muses?†
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chaste = not having sexual intercourse (ever, outside of marriage, or for a long time); or not involving sexual desire
One must not mention that to chaste ears—never,
Which chaste hearts cannot do without, however.†
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One must not mention that to chaste ears—never,
Which chaste hearts cannot do without, however.†
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Definitions:

(1) (chaste as in: remained chaste)
not having sex; or not involving sexual desire
The exact meaning of not having sex depends upon context. It can mean
- to be a virgin (never have sex)
- to be sexually inactive currently or for a long time
- to not have sex outside of marriage
(2) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)
Much less commonly, chaste can refer to an unornamented simple style.