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Meaning of LIGHT-O'-LOVE

Pronunciation:  'lItu'luv

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 Definition: [n]  a woman inconstant in love
 
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 Synonyms: light-of-love
 
 See Also: wanton

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\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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