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Webster 1913 Edition


Debauchery

De-bauch′er-y

,
Noun.
;
pl.
Debaucheries
.
1.
Corruption of fidelity; seduction from virtue, duty, or allegiance.
The republic of Paris will endeavor to complete the
debauchery
of the army.
Burke.
2.
Excessive indulgence of the appetites; especially, excessive indulgence of lust; intemperance; sensuality; habitual lewdness.
Oppose . . .
debauchery
by temperance.
Sprat.

Webster 1828 Edition


Debauchery

DEBAUCH'ERY

, n.