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epicurize
† eˈpicurize, v. Obs. [f. Epicur-us (or epicure) + -ize; cf. late L. epicūrizāre (5th c.).] 1. intr. To profess or practise the doctrine of Epicurus; esp. to live luxuriously.1621 Burton Anat. Mel. Democr. (1676) 35/2 Let them tyrannize, epicurize, oppress, luxuriate, consume themselves with faction...
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epicurism
epicurism (ˈɛpɪkjʊˌrɪz(ə)m) Also 6–7 epicurisme, 7–8 epicureism. [Two formations: (1) f. Epicūrus, after mod.L. type Epicūrismus; cf. Fr. {Eacu}picurisme (perh. the immediate source), It., Sp. Epicurismo. (2) f. epicure + -ism. As the n. epicure long continued to be used with distinct consciousness ...
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deliciate
† deˈliciate, v. Obs. rare. [Formed after OF. délicier (12–16th c.), trans. to rejoice, refl. to enjoy oneself, feast, med.L. dēliciarī to feast, f. L. dēlicia, -æ: see delice, and -ate3.] 1. intr. To take one's pleasure, enjoy oneself, revel, luxuriate.1633 A. H. Partheneia Sacra 18 (R.) When Flora...
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luxuriate
luxuriate, v. (lʌkˈsjʊərɪeɪt, lʌgˈʒʊərɪeɪt) [f. L. luxuriāt-, ppl. stem of luxuriāre: see luxuriant.] 1. intr. Of a plant: To grow rank. Now rare. Also fig. † Of a writer: To write at exuberant length; to exceed one's limits. Obs.1621 Burton Anat. Mel. Democr. to Rdr. 10, I could haue more willingly...
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