AMORET

Etymology

Noun

amoret (plural amorets)

(obsolete) An amorous girl or woman; a wanton.

(obsolete) A petty love affair.

(obsolete) A love knot, love token, or love song.

Anagrams

• Moreta, Teramo, morate, omerta, omertà

Source: Wiktionary


Am"o*ret, n. Etym: [OF. amorette, F. amourette, dim. of amour.]

1. An amorous girl or woman; a wanton. [Obs.] J. Warton.

2. A love knot, love token, or love song. (pl.) Love glances or love tricks. [Obs.]

3. A petty love affair or amour. [Obs.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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