— lewdly , adv. — lewdness , n.
/loohd/ , adj. lewder, lewdest .
1. inclined to, characterized by, or inciting to lust or lechery; lascivious.
2. obscene or indecent, as language or songs; salacious.
3. Obs.
a. low, ignorant, or vulgar.
b. base, vile, or wicked, esp. of a person.
c. bad, worthless, or poor, esp. of a thing.
[ bef. 900; ME leud, lewed, OE laewede lay, unlearned ]