VENAL

a.

2 definitions — Webster’s Dictionary (1828)


1.
a.

Of or pertaining to veins; venous; as, venal blood. [R.]

2.
a.

Capable of being bought or obtained for money or other valuable consideration; made matter of trade or barter; held for sale; salable; mercenary; purchasable; hireling; as, venal services. " Paid court to venal beauties." Macaulay. The venal cry and prepared vote of a passive senate. Burke.


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