Meaning of PHILTER
| Pronunciation: | | 'filtur
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| | Definition: | | [n] a drink credited with magical power; can make the one who takes it love the one who gave it |
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| | Synonyms: | | love-philter, love-philtre, love-potion, philtre |
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| | See Also: | | potion | |
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\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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