A greek poetess who expressed a strong loving emotion for some of her female pupils in several of her poems. Since she and her mates lived on the island of Lesbo, it lead to the name lesbian for an homosexual woman. Female homosexuality is also called saphism in reference to Sapho.

Noun: a friend who is usually only called upon by a friend when a more primary/prominent friend is unavailable.

Taken from the term “second string” in an athletic competition situation. In football, if the star quarterback gets injured during a play, the second string is called off the bench to replace him/her. A “Second String Friend” is essentially benched until needed, if ever.

Synonyms: Plan B, Second Choice, Secondary Friend, Benched Until Needed