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† epicuˈreal, epiˈcurial, a. Obs.
[f. L. epicūrē-us, epicūri-us (see next), + -al1.]
a. Characteristic of the Epicurean philosophy.
b. Characteristic of a votary of sensual pleasure.
a1555Bradford Wks. 228 Take from us our..hypocritical, and epicureal hearts. 1591Harington Orl. Fur. 30 note, Epicuriall and idle life. 1607Topsell Four-f. Beasts (1673) 103 Baked in Pasties, for his liquorous Epicureal appetite. 1621Burton Anat. Mel. ii. v. i. v, But these are Epicureall tenents, tending to looseness of life. 1630R. Brathwait Eng. Gentl. (1641) 88 Whose Epicureall mindes are only set upon prodigall expence. 1681P. Rycaut Critick 174 In making an epicurial pleasure the ultimate term. 1727Philip Quarll 10 These provisions being something too Epicurial for an Hermit. |