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lewd

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Main Entry:
lewd Listen to the pronunciation of lewd
Pronunciation:
\ˈlüd\
Function:
adjective
Etymology:
Middle English lewed vulgar, from Old English lǣwede laical, ignorant
Date:
14th century
1obsolete : evil , wicked2 a: sexually unchaste or licentious b: obscene , vulgar
— lewd·ly adverb
— lewd·ness noun
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