Humoring: alternatives and connections

The state of surpassing or going beyond limits; the being of a measure beyond sufficiency, necessity, or duty; that which exceeds what is usual or pr…

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The act of becoming, or state of being, intemperate; excess in any kind of action or indulgence; any immoderate indulgence of the appetites or passio…

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The state of being intemperate; excessive indulgence of any appetite or passion; as, intemperateness in eating or drinking.

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A frantic revel; drunken revelry. See Orgies

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Indulgence of one's appetites, desires, or inclinations; -- the opposite of self-restraint, and self-denial.

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A blustering demonstration, or great effort; a great display.

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The act of gratifying, or pleasing, either the mind, the taste, or the appetite; as, the gratification of the palate, of the appetites, of the senses…

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To parboil, or soften by boiling.

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To parboil, or soften by boiling.

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A male bawd; a pimp; a procurer.

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A male bawd; a pimp; a procurer.

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The act of indulging or humoring; the quality of being indulgent; forbearance of restrain or control.

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of Indulge

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of Pamper

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