lenocinant

English

Etymology

From Latin lenocinans, present participle of lenocinari (“to pander, cajole”), akin to leno (“pimp”).

Adjective

lenocinant (comparative more lenocinant, superlative most lenocinant)

1. (archaic, rare) Lewd; lascivious; lustful.
   • 1664, Henry More, A modest Enquiry into the Mystery of Iniquity, etc. (The Apology of Dr H. More. Wherein is contained ... a more general account of the manner and scope of his writings, etc.)., page 52:

     ( […] boldened by the counsel or example of their lenocinant Leaders) […]

   • 1985, Jerold Savory, Patricia Marks, The Smiling Muse: Victoriana in the Comic Press, Associated University Presses, →ISBN, page 175:

     The arch-priest of a Muse lenocinant;  […]

References

• “lenocinant”, in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: G. & C. Merriam, 1913, →OCLC.