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Re:Five common English words we don't know the origins of–in... by js8 on Monday July 08, 2024 @02:38PM (#40908072)
I think this https://www.thesaurus.com/browse/covet is what you're looking for. It's even in the ten commandments - as mentioned on the page.
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Re:Five common English words we don't know the origins of–in... by timc3 on Monday July 08, 2024 @04:24PM (#40909283)
I have always thought that covet means strongly desire ( which the link also mentions ). Nothing about sexual fantasy.
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Re:Five common English words we don't know the origins of–in... by NikkiA on Tuesday July 09, 2024 @05:03AM (#40913933)
It does, it essentially means to desire taking from someone, as in 'covet your neighbour's calf'
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