Prurient
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William Hupy
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Prurient
Slava suggested this word a few years back. I second his motion. How this developed from the PIE root meaning freeze or burn, to itch and lustful is a study in the creative process.
William A. Hupy
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Slava
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Re: Prurient
Well, being lustful is also called having the hots, so I can see where having an itch you want scratched would fit in.
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