Lick'er-ish, a.

a. [Eng. licker, n. Cf. LECHER.] 1. Nice in the choice of food; dainty. “A lickerish palate.” L'Estrange. 2. Eager or greedy to swallow; eager to taste or enjoy; having a keen relish. 3. Tempting the appetite; dainty. “With lick-erish baits fit to insnare a brute.” Milton. [Formerly written lickerous, licorous, likerous, liquorish, liquorous; sometimes meaning lecherous.]