lechier

to lick; live in debauchery

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An older man leers at a woman's neckline and reaches toward her waist despite her visibly blocking his hand and pulling away.

noun

lecher

LECH-er/ˈletʃər/

A person given to excessive or offensive sexual desire.

Etymology

lechOld Frenchto lick; live in debauchery

+erOld Frencha person who performs an action

The verb meaning “to lick” also meant to live in gluttony or debauchery. Its agent noun, literally a “licker,” designated someone given especially to excessive sexual indulgence.

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