pruriency

pruriency
See prurience.

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  • Prurience — Pru ri*ence, Pruriency Pru ri*en*cy, n. The quality or state of being prurient. [1913 Webster] The pruriency of curious ears. Burke. [1913 Webster] There is a prurience in the speech of some. Cowper. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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