Lust (?), n. [AS. lust, lust, pleasure, longing; akin to OS., D., G., & Sw. lust, Dan. & Icel. lyst, Goth lustus, and perh. tom Skr. lush to desire, or to E. loose. Cf. List to please, Listless.] 1. Pleasure. [Obs.] “ Lust and jollity.” Chaucer.
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2. Inclination; desire. [Obs.]
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For little lust had she to talk of aught. Spenser.
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My lust to devotion is little. Bp. Hall.
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3. Longing desire; eagerness to possess or enjoy; -- in a had sense; as, the lust of gain.
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The lust of reigning. Milton.
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4. Licentious craving; a strong sexual appetite. Milton.
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5. Hence: Virility; vigor; active power. [Obs.] Bacon.
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