About The Word Philter
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Philter
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What's The Definition Of Philter?
[n] a drink credited with magical power; can make the one who takes it love the one who gave it
Synonyms | Synonyms for Philter: love-philter | love-philtre | love-potion | philtre Related Terms | Find terms related to Philter: See Also | potion Philter In Webster's Dictionary \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.
\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. |
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