n. [ OE. hordom; cf. Icel. h&unr_;rd&unr_;mr. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

1. The practice of unlawful intercourse with the other sex; fornication; lewdness. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Script.) The sin of worshiping idols; idolatry. [ 1913 Webster ]

O Ephraim, thou committest whoredom, and Israel is defiled; they will not . . . turn unto their God. Hos. v. 3, 4. [ 1913 Webster ]