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Meretricious

MERETRI'CIOUS, a. [L. meretricius, from meretrix, a prostitute.] 1. Pertaining to prostitutes; such as in practiced by harlots; as meretricious arts. 2. Alluring by false show; worn for disguise; having a gaud...

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MERETRI'CIOUS, a. [L. meretricius, from meretrix, a prostitute.]

1. Pertaining to prostitutes; such as in practiced by harlots; as meretricious arts.

2. Alluring by false show; worn for disguise; having a gaudy but deceitful appearance; false; as meretricious dress or ornaments.

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