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Definition of: lewd
(ld) adjective
1. Characterized by lust; lustful; carnal; licentious.
2. Morally depraved; vicious; wicked.
3. Obs. Low; unlearned. See synonyms under IMMODEST. [OE lǣwede lay, unlearned,? fusion of L laicus LAY2 and OE lǣwan betray]
—lewd′ly adverb
—lewd′·ness noun
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