Middle English, from Middle French or Late Latin; Middle French, from Late Latin concupiscibilis, from Latin concupiscere
14th century, in the meaning defined above
concupiscently
concupiscible
concur
“Concupiscible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/concupiscible. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.
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