E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
Agapem’one (5 syl.).
A somewhat disreputable association of men and women living promiscuously on a common fund, which existed for a time at Charlynch, near Bridgewater, in Somersetshire. (Greek, agap, love.)
, love.)
