Lewd

About

Lewd is an adjective often used to describe something of erotic nature, or otherwise obscene or indecent.

Origin

According to Merrian-Webster dictionary, the first known usage of the word can be dated back to 14th century England^[1]. The word lewed, meaning “vulgar”, originated from an Old English word lǣwede, meaning “laical” or “ignorant”.

Spread

As of 2008, the word had already been used in various anime and manga discussions on 4chan’s /a/ (Anime and Manga) and /jp/ (Otaku Culture) boards^[2].

Notable Examples

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