2. Greedy of gain [Obs.]
Such diligence as the most part of our lucrative lawyers do use, in
deferring and prolonging of matters and actions from term to term.
Latimer.
LUCRATIVELY
Lu"cra*tive*ly, adv.
Defn: In a lucrative manner.
LUCRE
Lu"cre, n. Etym: [F. lucre, L. lucrum.]
Defn: Gain in money or goods; profit; riches; — often in an ill
sense.
The lust of lucre and the dread of death. Pope.
LUCRIFEROUS
Lu*crif"er*ous, a. Etym: [L. lucrum gain +-ferous.]
Defn: Gainful; profitable. [Obs.] Boyle.
LUCRIFIC
Lu*crif"ic, a. Etym: [L. lucrificus; lucrum gain + facere to make.]
Defn: Producing profit; gainful. [Obs.]
LUCTATION
Luc*ta"tion, n. Etym: [L. luctatio, fr. luctari to wrestle, strive.]