What does lechery mean?
Definitions for lechery
ˈlɛtʃ ə rilech·e·ry
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Princeton's WordNet
lecherynoun
unrestrained indulgence in sexual activity
Wiktionary
lecherynoun
Inordinate indulgence in sexual activity.
Etymology: and lecherie.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Lecherynoun
Leudness; lust.
Etymology: from lecher.
The rest welter with as little shame in open lechery, as swine do in the common mire. Roger Ascham, Schoolmaster.
Against such leudsters, and their lechery,
Those that betray them do no treachery. William Shakespeare.
Wikipedia
lechery
Lascivious behavior is sexual behavior or conduct that is considered crude and offensive, or contrary to local moral or other standards of appropriate behavior. In this sense "lascivious" is similar in meaning to "lewd", "indecent", "lecherous", "unchaste", "licentious" or "libidinous".
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lechery
Lechery is excessive or offensive sexual desire or behavior; it is generally regarded as lustful, lewd, or lascivious. It often implies a debauched or self-indulgent sexual appetite, and is typically used in a condemnatory manner.
Webster Dictionary
Lecherynoun
free indulgence of lust; lewdness
Lecherynoun
selfish pleasure; delight
Etymology: [OE. lecherie, OF. lecherie. See Lecher.]
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of lechery in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of lechery in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
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