bawdry
pronunciation
How to pronounce bawdry in British English:
UK ['bɔ:drɪ]
How to pronounce bawdry in American English:
US ['bɔdrɪ]
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- Noun:
- lewd or obscene talk or writing
Word Origin
- bawdry (n.)
- "obscenity," late 14c., probably from Old French bauderie "boldness, ardor, elation, pride" (see bawd).
Example
- 1. Pay attention to civilization and manners , not to say bawdry .
- 2. Following are of wonderful ling when bawdry surprised , marked never know that wonderful ling had when bawdry , south by letters handwriting , reasoning , the suspects features skylight convincingly .