ασέλγεια

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Etymology[edit]

From Ancient Greek ἀσέλγεια (asélgeia), of uncertain origin.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /aˈselʝia/
  • Hyphenation: α‧σέλ‧γει‧α

Noun[edit]

ασέλγεια (asélgeiaf (plural ασέλγειες)

  1. lewdness, lechery (vulgar overindulgence in sexual activity)
    Η ασέλγεια του δεν περιγράφεται.
    I asélgeia tou den perigráfetai.
    His lechery can't be described.
  2. (law, by extension) indecent assault, molestation (unwanted sexual contact with another person, short of rape)
    Κατηγορείται ότι διέπραξε ασέλγεια εις βάρος ανηλίκου.
    Katigoreítai óti diépraxe asélgeia eis város anilíkou.
    He is accused of having committed indecent assault against a minor.

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