From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishlewdlewd /luːd/ adjective RUDE/OBSCENEusing rude words or movements that make you think of sex lewd comments —lewdly adverb —lewdness noun [uncountable]
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lewd• Lots of them are seriously lewd.• They expressed their fury with the godly in lewd ballads that echo through Underdown's story.• He was accused of lewd behavior by a woman from his own parish, then banished for seven years.• Gerard was once accused of lewd behavior by a woman, which he did not challenge.• a lewd gesture• Although his jokes were a little lewd, he always made us laugh.• Even Isay unbent a little, and grinned at a raven-haired wench when she made a lewd pluck at his staff.• They frequented the tavern and engaged in unspecified lewd practices.• He would promise to help her, making lewd suggestions.• I intend Henceforth every night to sit With my lewd, well-natured friend, Drinking to engender wit.• ""Say no more!'' he grinned, giving her a lewd wink.Origin lewd Old English læwede “not a priest, knowing nothing” 