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lecher (lec̸h′ər)

noun

a man who indulges in lechery; lewd, grossly sensual man

Etymology: ME lechoure < OFr lecheur < lechier, to live a debauched life, lit., lick < Frank *lekkon, akin to Ger lecken, to lick

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lecher Synonyms

lecher

n.

debauchee, debaucher, reprobate, libertine, adulterer, philanderer, rake, Don Juan, Casanova, playboy, swinger, fornicator, womanizer, lady-killer*, gigolo*, dirty old man*, lech*, roué.


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lecher Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • infamous: That will teach you to play games with the infamous lecher and so-called poet Lord Henrey!
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