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concupiscence

[ kon-kyoo-pi-suhns, kong- ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

concupiscence

/ kənˈkjuːpɪsəns /

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English word from Late Latin word concupīscentia. See concupiscent, -ence

C14: from Church Latin concupiscentia, from Latin concupiscere to covet ardently, from cupere to wish, desire

Although exempt from concupiscence and "full of grace," she was so distrustful of herself as if she were in continual danger.

When anger, avarice, and concupiscence convulse the peace of thy soul, look up to this star and call on Mary.

Placed then amid these temptations, I strive daily against concupiscence in eating and drinking.

Thus then have I considered the sicknesses of my sins in that threefold concupiscence, and have called Thy right hand to my help.

St. Jerome and others of the ancient fathers allege this infirmity of Paul's to have been some physical defect, or concupiscence.

April 17, 2024axolotl

[ak-suh-lot-l ]

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