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masochist
[mas′ōkist]
Etymology: Leopold von Sacher-Masoch
a person who derives pleasure or gratification from masochistic acts or abuse. Compare sadist. See also masochism.

masochist [mas´o-kist]
a person exhibiting or characterized by masochism.


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