— prurience, pruriency , n. — pruriently , adv.
/proor"ee euhnt/ , adj.
1. having, inclined to have, or characterized by lascivious or lustful thoughts, desires, etc.
2. causing lasciviousness or lust.
3. having a restless desire or longing.
[ 1630-40; prurient- (s. of pruriens ), prp. of prurire to itch ]