- (superl.) Not clerical; laic; laical; hence, unlearned; simple.
- (superl.) Belonging to the lower classes or the rabble; idle and lawless; bad; vicious.
- (superl.) Given to the promiscuous indulgence of lust; dissolute; lustful; libidinous.
- (superl.) Suiting or proceeding from, lustfulness; involving unlawful sexual desire; as, lewd thoughts, conduct or language.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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