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==Definition==
==Origin==
 
 
*Date: 1677
 
*Date: 1677
==Definition==
 
 
: the [[act]] of pleasing oneself or of satisfying one's [[desires]]; especially : the satisfying of one's own [[sexual]] urges
 
: the [[act]] of pleasing oneself or of satisfying one's [[desires]]; especially : the satisfying of one's own [[sexual]] urges
 
==Cross Referernce==
 
==Cross Referernce==

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Definition

  • Date: 1677
the act of pleasing oneself or of satisfying one's desires; especially : the satisfying of one's own sexual urges

Cross Referernce

Gratify

  • Etymology - ad. F. gratifier (16th c. in Hatz.-Darm.), or L. gr{atific{a}r{i}, f. gr{a}tus pleasing, thankful

Definitions

  • 1. trans. To show gratitude to (a person) in return for benefits received, esp. in a practical manner; to reward, requite. Obs.
b. To give thanks to, be grateful to. Obs.
  • 2. To make a present (usually of money) or give a gratuity to, esp. as a reward or recompense, or as a bribe; to remunerate; to fee. {dag}Also, to reward (an action, services, etc.). Now arch. and with a mixture of sense 4.
  • 3. To express pleasure at (an event); to give a welcome to (a person). Obs.
  • 4. To give pleasure or satisfaction to; to please, satisfy, oblige; to do a favour to.
b. intr. for refl. To rejoice. Obs.
  • 5. To please by compliance; to give free course to; to humour, indulge, satisfy (a desire, feeling, etc.); }to comply with (a request, a command), to concede (an objection).
  • 6. To render pleasing or acceptable; to grace.