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ven·ery (ven′ər ē)

noun

Archaic the indulgence of sexual desire; specif., sexual intercourse

Etymology: LME venerie < L Venus (gen. Veneris): see Venus

venery2 definition

ven·ery (ven′ər ē)

noun

Archaic the act or practice of hunting game; the chase

Etymology: ME venerie < MFr < vener, to hunt < L venari: see venison

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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