Thursday, August 09, 2007

Debauchery

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de·bauch·er·y /dɪˈbɔtʃəri/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[di-baw-chuh-ree] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–noun, plural -er·ies.
1.
excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures; intemperance.
2.
Archaic. seduction from duty, allegiance, or virtue.
[Origin: 1635–45; debauch + -ery]
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