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philter |
3 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Philter \Phil"ter\, n. [F. philtre, L. philtrum Gr ?, fr ? to love, ? dear, loving.] A potion or charm intended to excite the passion of love. [Written also {philtre}.] --Addison. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Philter \Phil"ter\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Philtered}; p. pr & vb n. {Philtering}.] 1. To impregnate or mix with a love potion; as to philter a draught. 2. To charm to love; to excite to love or sexual desire by a potion. --Gov. of Tongue. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: philter n : a drink credited with magical power; can make the one who takes it love the one who gave it [syn: {philtre}, {love-potion}, {love-philter}, {love-philtre}]
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