curatolatry

English

Etymology

curate +‎ -o- +‎ -latry

Noun

curatolatry (uncountable)

1. (archaic, humorous) The romantic attraction of women to an eligible male curate.
   • 1867, A. B. Le Geyt, Which will triumph?, volume 1, page 52:

     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?

   • 1871, George Augustus Sala, Edmund Yates, Temple Bar, volume 33, page 541:

     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, […]