What does lechery mean?

Definitions for lechery
ˈlɛtʃ ə rilech·e·ry

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. lecherynoun

    unrestrained indulgence in sexual activity

Wiktionary

  1. lecherynoun

    Inordinate indulgence in sexual activity.

  2. Etymology: and lecherie.

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

  1. 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

  1. 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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  1. 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

  1. Lecherynoun

    free indulgence of lust; lewdness

  2. Lecherynoun

    selfish pleasure; delight

  3. Etymology: [OE. lecherie, OF. lecherie. See Lecher.]

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of lechery in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of lechery in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

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