PHILTERING

Verb

philtering

present participle of philter

Source: Wiktionary


PHILTER

Phil"ter, n. Etym: [F. philtre, L. philtrum, Gr.

Definition: 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.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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