Meaning of ENDEARMENT
| Pronunciation: | | en'deermunt
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| | Definition: | | [n] the act of showing affection |
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| | See Also: | | benignity, kindness | |
| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \En*dear"ment\, n.
The act of endearing or the state of being endeared; also,
that which manifests, excites, or increases, affection. ``The
great endearments of prudent and temperate speech.'' --Jer.
Taylor.
Her first endearments twining round the soul.
--Thomson.
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| | Related Terms: | | artful endearments, bait, baited trap, blandishments, caress, charm, come-on, decoy, decoy duck, drawcard, drawing card, ground bait, honeyed words, hook, lure, pat, snare, soft words, sweet nothings, sweet talk, trap |
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