— lickerishly , adv. — lickerishness , n.
/lik"euhr ish/ , adj. Archaic.
1. fond of and eager for choice food.
2. greedy; longing.
3. lustful; lecherous.
Also, liquorish .
[ 1300-50; ME liker ( ous ) pleasing to the taste, lit., to a licker (see LICK, -ER 1 ) + -ISH 1 ]