a. Obs. [f. L. epicūrē-us, epicūri-us (see next), + -AL.]
a. Characteristic of the Epicurean philosophy. b. Characteristic of a votary of sensual pleasure.
a. 1555. Bradford, Wks. (Parker Soc.), I. 228. Take from us our … hypocritical, and epicureal hearts.
1591. Harington, Orl. Fur., 30, note. Epicuriall and idle life.
1607. Topsell, Four-f. Beasts (1658), 103. Baked in Pasties, for his liquorous Epicureal appetite.
1621. Burton, Anat. Mel., II. v. I. v. 472. But these are Epicureall tenents, tending to loosenesse of life.
1630. Brathwait, Eng. Gentl. (1641), 88. Whose Epicureall mindes are only set upon prodigall expence.
1681. P. Rycaut, trans. Gracian’s Critick, 174. In making an epicurial pleasure the ultimate term.
1727. [E. Dorrington], Philip Quarll, 10. These Provisions being something too Epicurial for an Hermit, gave us room for Speculation.
