Whore"dom (?), n. [OE. hordom; cf.
Icel. h&?;rd&?;mr.]
1. The practice of unlawful intercourse with the
other sex; fornication; lewdness.
2. (Script.) The sin of worshiping idols;
idolatry.
O Ephraim, thou committest whoredom, and Israel is
defiled; they will not . . . turn unto their God.
Hos. v.
3, 4.Whore"dom (?), n. [OE. hordom; cf.
Icel. h&?;rd&?;mr.]
1. The practice of unlawful intercourse with the
other sex; fornication; lewdness.
2. (Script.) The sin of worshiping idols;
idolatry.
O Ephraim, thou committest whoredom, and Israel is
defiled; they will not . . . turn unto their God.
Hos. v.
3, 4.