I. ˈve-nə-rē noun
Etymology: Middle English venerie, from Anglo-French, from Old French vener to hunt, from Latin venari — more at venison
Date: 14th century
1. : the art, act, or practice of hunting
2. : animals that are hunted : game
II. noun
Etymology: Middle English venerie, from Medieval Latin veneria, from Latin vener-, venus sexual desire
Date: 15th century
1. : the pursuit of or indulgence in sexual pleasure
2. : sexual intercourse