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: 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==
<center>For lessons on the [[topic]] of '''''Self-gratification''''', follow [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Category:Self-gratification '''''this link'''''].</center>
===Gratify===
===Gratify===
*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]]
====Definitions====
====Definitions====
*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.
