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Word of the Day - Liquorish

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liquorish

Pronunciation: /ˈlɪkərɪʃ/
adjective
1 archaic form of lickerish.
2 Fond of or indicating a fondness for alcoholic drink.

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Lacking luck, liquorish Larry licks his lips after frequent sips and dreams of Marilyn. (Licorice has nothing to do with this. Go ahead and eat it in moderation.)

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[[Another example of a paper dictionary definition. If liquorish is lickerish is lecherous (the modern term), why not just say so up front?]]

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