
noun, plural de·bauch·er·ies.
- excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures; intemperance.
- Archaic. seduction from duty, allegiance, or virtue.
1640s, from debauch + -ery. With a variety of spellings in 17c., e.g. debaush-, deboich-, debosh-.
noun, plural de·bauch·er·ies.
1640s, from debauch + -ery. With a variety of spellings in 17c., e.g. debaush-, deboich-, debosh-.