venery
venery1 definition
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
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