concupiscence

[ kon-kyoo-pi-suh ns, kong- ]

/ kɒnˈkyu pɪ səns, kɒŋ- /

sexual desire; lust.

ardent, usually sensuous, longing.

Origin of concupiscence

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English word from Late Latin word concupīscentia. See concupiscent, -ence

This I say; it will not put itself in any fear, it will not lead itself into any concupiscence.

Meditations |Marcus Aurelius
Is it not most mighty, both in concupiscence and in disgust?

Commentary on Genesis, Vol. I |Martin Luther
When human reasoners speak of original sin, they consider only its wretched and unclean lust or concupiscence.

Commentary on Genesis, Vol. I |Martin Luther
There are three great principles of demerit, concupiscence, anger, and ignorance.

The Life or Legend of Gaudama |Right Reverend Paul Ambroise Bigandet

O fals avaryce, and ardeur of concupiscence, he is not the fyrst that by the is comen to myschyef!

Historical Parallels, vol 2 of 3) |Arthur Thomas Malkin

concupiscence

/ (kənˈkjuːpɪsəns) /

strong desire, esp sexual desire

concupiscent, adjective

C14: from Church Latin concupiscentia, from Latin concupiscere to covet ardently, from cupere to wish, desire