SMICKERING
Verb
smickering
present participle of smicker
Source: Wiktionary
Smick"er*ing, n.
Definition: Amorous glance or inclination. [Obs.] "A smickering to our
young lady." Dryden.
SMICKER
Smick"er, v. i. Etym: [Akin to Sw. smickra to flatter, Dan. smigre,
and perhaps to G. schmeicheln, and E. smile. Cf. Smicker, a.]
Definition: To look amorously or wantonly; to smirk.
Smick"er, a. Etym: [AS. smicere tasteful, trim. See Smicker, v.]
Definition: Amorous; wanton; gay; spruce. [Obs.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition