LICKERISH


Meaning of LICKERISH in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈli-k(ə-)rish ]

adjective

Etymology: alteration of lickerous, from Middle English likerous, probably modification of Anglo-French * lekerous, lecherus lecherous, from lechur lecher

Date: 14th century

1. : greedy , desirous

2. obsolete : tempting to the appetite

3. : lecherous

• lick·er·ish·ly adverb

• lick·er·ish·ness noun

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.