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'''Gluttony''', derived from the [[Latin]] ''gluttire'' [[meaning]] to gulp down or swallow, means over-indulgence and over-[[consumption]] of [[food]], drink, or [[wealth]] items to the point of extravagance or [[waste]]. In some [[Christian]] denominations, although not stated in the [[Bible]], it is considered one of the seven deadly sins—a misplaced [[desire]] of [[food]] or its withholding from the needy.[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gluttony] | '''Gluttony''', derived from the [[Latin]] ''gluttire'' [[meaning]] to gulp down or swallow, means over-indulgence and over-[[consumption]] of [[food]], drink, or [[wealth]] items to the point of extravagance or [[waste]]. In some [[Christian]] denominations, although not stated in the [[Bible]], it is considered one of the seven deadly sins—a misplaced [[desire]] of [[food]] or its withholding from the needy.[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gluttony] | ||
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Revision as of 22:30, 21 March 2013
Origin
Old French glutunie, glutonie, glo(u)tenie
Definitions
- 1: excess in eating or drinking
- 2: greedy or excessive indulgence
Description
Gluttony, derived from the Latin gluttire meaning to gulp down or swallow, means over-indulgence and over-consumption of food, drink, or wealth items to the point of extravagance or waste. In some Christian denominations, although not stated in the Bible, it is considered one of the seven deadly sins—a misplaced desire of food or its withholding from the needy.[1]
