Main Entry: lewd

Pronunciation: \ˈlüd\

Function: adjective

Etymology: Middle English lewed vulgar, from Old English lǣwede laical, ignorant

Date: 14th century

1 obsolete : evil, wicked
2 a : sexually unchaste or licentious b : obscene, vulgar

— lewd·ly adverb

— lewd·ness noun