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Webster 1913 Edition


Concupiscible

Con-cuˊpis-ci-ble

,
Adj.
[Cf. F.
concupiscible
.]
1.
Exciting to, or liable to be affected by, concupiscence; provoking lustful desires.
Shak.
2.
Exciting desire, good or evil.
The schools reduce all the passions to these two heads, the
concupiscible
and irascible appetite.
South.

Webster 1828 Edition


Concupiscible

CONCUPISCIBLE

,
Adj.
Exciting or impelling to the enjoyment of carnal pleasure; inclining to the attainment of pleasure or good; as concupiscible appetite.