LEWD


Meaning of LEWD in English

— 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 ]

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .