Meaning of OGLE
Pronunciation: | | 'owgul
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| Definition: | | [v] look at with amorous intentions |
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| See Also: | | look | |
Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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\O"gle\ ([=o]g'l), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Ogled}; p. pr. &
vb. n. {Ogling}.] [From a Dutch word corresponding to G.
["a]ugeln to ogle, fr. auge eye; cf. D. ooglonken to ogle,
OD. oogen to cast sheep's eyes upon, ooge eye. See {Eye}.]
To view or look at with side glances, as in fondness, or with
a design to attract notice.
And ogling all their audience, ere they speak.
--Dryden.
\O"gle\, n.
An amorous side glance or look. --Byron.
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