n. [ F., fr. L. concupiscentia. ] Sexual lust; morbid carnal passion. [ 1913 Webster ]
Concupiscence like a pestilence walketh in darkness. Horne. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ L. concupiscens, p. pr. of concupiscere, v. incho. of concupere to long for; con- + cupere. See Covet. ] Having sexual lust; libidinous; lustful; lecherous; salacious. Johnson. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Relating to concupiscence. [ Obs. ] Johnson. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Concupiscent. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
‖n. pl. [ L. piscis a fish. ]
n. [ L. resipiscentia, from resipiscere to recover one's senses: cf. F. résipiscence. ] Wisdom derived from severe experience; hence, repentance. [ R. ] Bp. Montagu. [ 1913 Webster ]