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View synonyms for lickerish
lickerish
or liq·uor·ish
[ lik-er-ish ]
adjective
, Archaic.
- fond of and eager for choice food.
- greedy; longing.
- lustful; lecherous.
lickerish
/ ˈlɪkərɪʃ /
adjective
- lecherous or lustful
- greedy; gluttonous
- appetizing or tempting
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Derived Forms
- ˈlickerishly, adverb
- ˈlickerishness, noun
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Other Words From
- licker·ish·ly adverb
- licker·ish·ness noun
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Word History and Origins
Origin of lickerish1
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Word History and Origins
Origin of lickerish1
C16: changed from C13 lickerous, via Norman French from Old French lechereus lecherous; see lecher
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Example Sentences
Liquorish, now usually spelled lickerish, is allied to lecherous, and has no connection with liquor or with liquorice.
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Onc't they wuz tadpoles about as big as lickerish drops, an' after while legs growed on 'em.
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Lickerish, lik′ėr-ish, adj. dainty: eager to taste or enjoy: tempting.
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