About The Word Light-o'-love
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Light-o'-love
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What's The Definition Of Light-o'-love?
[n] a woman inconstant in love
Synonyms | Synonyms for Light-o'-love: light-of-love Related Terms | Find terms related to Light-o'-love: See Also | wanton Light-o'-love In Webster's Dictionary \Light"-o'-love`\ (l[imac]t"[-o]-l[u^]v`), n.
1. An old tune of a dance, the name of which made it a
proverbial expression of levity, especially in love
matters. --Nares. ``Best sing it to the tune of
light-o'-love.'' --Shak.
2. Hence: A light or wanton woman. --Beau. & Fl.
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