LECHERY

lechery

(noun) unrestrained indulgence in sexual activity

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

lechery (countable and uncountable, plural lecheries)

Inordinate indulgence in sexual activity.

Synonyms

• lewdness

Anagrams

• cheerly

Source: Wiktionary


Lech"er*y, n. Etym: [OE. lecherie, OF. lecherie. See Lecher.]

1. Free indulgence of lust; lewdness.

2. Selfish pleasure; delight. [Obs.] Massinger.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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