Difference between revisions of "Self-gratification"
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*Etymology - ad. F. gratifier (16th c. in Hatz.-Darm.), or L. gr{atific{a}r{i}, f. gr{a}tus pleasing, [[Gratitude|thankful]] | *Etymology - ad. F. gratifier (16th c. in Hatz.-Darm.), or L. gr{atific{a}r{i}, f. gr{a}tus pleasing, [[Gratitude|thankful]] | ||
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| − | *1. trans. To show gratitude to (a person) in return for benefits received, esp. in a practical manner; to reward, requite. Obs. | + | *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. | :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. | + | *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. 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. | + | *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. | *4. To give pleasure or satisfaction to; to please, satisfy, oblige; to do a favour to. | ||
Revision as of 20:14, 15 December 2009
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. Also, to reward (an action, services, etc.). Now arch. and with a mixture of sense 4.
- 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.
