lickerish

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(lik′ər is̸h)

adjective

  1. Now Rare
    1. lecherous; lustful; lewd
    2. greedy or eager, esp. to eat or taste
  2. Obsolete tempting the appetite

Origin: altered < lickerous < ME lykerous < Anglo-Fr form of OFr lecheros

See lickerish in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
  1. Lascivious; lecherous.
  2. Greedy; desirous.
  3. a. Archaic Relishing good food.
    b. Obsolete Arousing hunger; appetizing.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English likerous

Origin: , perhaps from Old French lecheor, lekier; see lecher

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Related Forms:

  • lickˈer·ish·ly adverb
  • lickˈer·ish·ness noun
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