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Definition of Pruriency
1. Noun. Feeling morbid sexual desire or a propensity to lewdness.
Generic synonyms: Amativeness, Amorousness, Eroticism, Erotism, Sexiness
Derivative terms: Carnal, Lascivious, Prurient, Prurient
Definition of Pruriency
1. Noun. prurience ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Pruriency
1. [n -CIES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Pruriency
Literary usage of Pruriency
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Arenaby Harry Houdini Collection (Library of Congress) by Harry Houdini Collection (Library of Congress) (1906)
"Williams' Views—Leading Republican Senators on Record as to the Advantages of
Government Ownership of Railways—Sound Morality versus Morbid pruriency—Mr. ..."
2. Annals of the French Stage from Its Origin to the Death of Racine by Frederick William Hawkins (1884)
"It is true that he had no taste for pruriency or ill-natured satire, but in spite
of this drawback he was pronounced a delightful companion. ..."
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