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LECHEROUS
lecherous
(adjective) given to excessive indulgence in sexual activity; “a lecherous gleam in his eye”; “a lecherous good-for-nothing”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
lecherous (comparative more lecherous, superlative most lecherous)
Given to excessive sexual activity and debauchery.
Source: Wiktionary
Lech"er*ous, a.
Definition: Like a lecher; addicted to lewdness; lustful; also, lust- provoking. "A lecherous thing is wine." Chaucer.
– Lech"er*ous*ly, adv.
– Lech"er*ous*ness, n.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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ANYMORE
(adverb) at the present or from now on; usually used with a negative; “Alice doesn’t live here anymore”; “the children promised not to quarrel any more”
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