KJV Dictionary Definition: lewd

lewd

LEWD, a. Heb.

1. Given to the unlawful indulgence of lust; addicted to fornication or adultery; dissolute; lustful; libidinous.

Ezek. 23.

2. Proceeding from unlawful lust; as lewd actions.

3. Wicked; vile; profligate; licentious. Acts 27.

LEWD, a. L. gnes, from geno. Lay; laical; not clerical. Obs.

lewdness

LEWD'NESS, n.

1. The unlawful indulgence of lust; fornication, or adultery.

2. In Scripture, it generally denotes idolatry.

3. Licentiousness; shamelessness.